Thornaby Gardens is in London and in Enfield district. N18 2AX is located in the Upper Edmonton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Edmonton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornaby Gardens, London, N18 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N18 2AU, N18 2JR, N18 2AY, N18 2JS, N18 2AT, N18 2AS, N18 2JY, N18 2JW, N18 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N18 2AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.9% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.1% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N18 2AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 43.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 41.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 55% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.5% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 25.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 30% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 21.3% | 23.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 42.3% | 30.6% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -50.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 13.6% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
In this area, 54.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 54.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 16.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 54.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 32.8% | 30.5% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 1% | -23.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 30.4% | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornaby Gardens was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Edmonton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornaby Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Edmonton Green and the 344th lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Thornaby Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-08-04 | £391,555 |
| 20 Thornaby Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2022-07-15 | £429,515 |
| 16 Thornaby Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2020-02-24 | £403,211 |
| 50 Thornaby Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-08-15 | £555,053 |
| 40 Thornaby Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-02-22 | £450,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in N18 2AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Other | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynham Primary School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Primary School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Junior School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Infant School Raynham Avenue , Edmonton N18 2JQ | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Grove Street , Edmonton N18 2TL | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Park Community School Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,024 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 970 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Service Newbury Unit , Bury Street N18 2JQ | - not rated | 285 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Muslim School 131 - 133 Fore Street , Edmonton N18 2XF | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Primary School 55 Coniston Road , N17 0EX | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hidayah Primary School At Unit 1f, N17 Studios 784 High Street , Tottenham N17 0DA | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 36 Dysons Road, LONDON | 383 yd | |
| Mascafe | A1-A3, Brantwood Industrial Estate | 427 yd | |
| West Snack Bar | 37-39 West Road, Tottenham | 443 yd | |
| Costa Coffee, Unit 1 Silverpoint | 84-86 Fore Street, LONDON | 455 yd | |
| McDonalds | 112-118 Fore Street, LONDON | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT's | Public House, 58 Fore Street | 485 yd | |
| The White Horse | Public House, 105 Fore Street | 516 yd | |
| The Gilpins Bell | 50-56 Fore Street, LONDON | 550 yd | |
| Cousins Professional Snooker Club LTD | 169-171 Fore Street, LONDON | 567 yd | |
| Powerleague Fives Ltd | Power League Soccer Centre, Sports Ground | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorillas | Unit A4, 125 Brantwood Road | 334 yd | |
| 90s food special kitchen | Littleline House, 41 West Road | 443 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 138 Fore Street, LONDON | 466 yd | |
| Maxmo | 134 Fore Street, LONDON | 466 yd | |
| KFC Express | 158 Fore Street, LONDON | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yayla Food Centre | 180 Fore Street, LONDON | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 137-139 Fore Street | 535 yd | |
| Casa Mea | 177 Fore Street, LONDON | 567 yd | |
| Lidl | 6-16 Sterling Way, LONDON | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 28-48 Northumberland Park, Tottenham | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hanlon Centre (Closed) Dysons Road | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Angel Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE RAYNHAM ROAD | 430 yd | |
| Craig Park CRAIG PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Boundary Community Hall SNELLS PARK | 646 yd | |
| Powerleague (Tottenham) WILLOUGHBY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 685 yd |
| Frederick Knight Sports Ground WILLOUGHBY LANE | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Old Stable Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Duke'S Aldridge Academy Trulock Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| The Gym (London Tottenham White Hart Lane) LILYWHITE HOUSE LILYWHITE HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.