Upton Road is in London and in Enfield district. N18 2LJ 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 Upton Road, London, N18 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N18 2JU, N18 2LH, N18 2EF, N18 2EG, N18 2JH, N18 2JJ, N18 2EE, N18 2LQ, N18 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N18 2LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 40.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 46.6% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 34.6% | 46.5% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 35.8% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 11.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around N18 2LJ this area, 35.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 35.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 8.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 31.8% | 17.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 11% | 1.9% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.8% 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 | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 14.4% | 19% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 16.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 13% | 8.2% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 49% | 38.8% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -42.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
In this area, just 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 43.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 26.2% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 43.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 38% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 28.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 3.1% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.4% | 37.2% | -29.8% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 35.7% | 6.5% | 29.2% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Road was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Edmonton Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upton Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Edmonton Green and the 355th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Beck House Upton Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2022-01-20 | £1,604,903 |
| 3 Beck House Upton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-11-03 | £181,468 |
| 9 Beck House Upton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2014-05-23 | £156,888 |
| 3 Beck House Upton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2008-01-04 | £169,700 |
| 3 Beck House Upton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2004-08-24 | £151,912 |
The percentage of student residents living in N18 2LJ 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,370 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 | 4,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,977 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 | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brettenham Primary School Brettenham Road , N18 2ET | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleecefield Primary School Brettenham Road , N18 2ES | 2out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Grove Street , Edmonton N18 2TL | 2out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Angel Primary School Albany Road , London N18 2DX | 2out of 4 | 771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,256 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,518 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Centre of Education 45/51 Market Square , Edmonton Green N9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy 85 Bounces Road , Edmonton N9 8LD | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cakes & Catering Services | 6 Cavendish Road, LONDON | 354 yd | |
| West Lea School | St Marys Parish Centre, Lawrence Road | 406 yd | |
| Ladan Restaurant | 3 Angel Corner Parade, Angel Road | 440 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 173 Fore Street, LONDON | 484 yd | |
| McDonalds | 112-118 Fore Street, LONDON | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cousins Professional Snooker Club LTD | 169-171 Fore Street, LONDON | 491 yd | |
| Social Club | 254 Fore Street, LONDON | 526 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | Public House, 222 Fore Street | 526 yd | |
| The White Horse | Public House, 105 Fore Street | 542 yd | |
| LT's | Public House, 58 Fore Street | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Munch | 1B Booker Road, LONDON | 431 yd | |
| Funky Dessert | 194 Fore Street, LONDON | 443 yd | |
| Pinar Grill | 192 Fore Street, LONDON | 448 yd | |
| KFC Express | 158 Fore Street, LONDON | 462 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 138 Fore Street, LONDON | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yayla Food Centre | 180 Fore Street, LONDON | 448 yd | |
| Casa Mea | 177 Fore Street, LONDON | 491 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 137-139 Fore Street | 519 yd | |
| Lidl | 6-16 Sterling Way, LONDON | 521 yd | |
| Holland Bazaar | 15A-15B Eley Road, LONDON | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE RAYNHAM ROAD | 275 yd | |
| Craig Park CRAIG PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 294 yd |
| The Hanlon Centre (Closed) Dysons Road | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Boundary Community Hall SNELLS PARK | 812 yd | |
| Hazelwood Sports Ground JEREMYS GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Powerleague (Tottenham) WILLOUGHBY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 931 yd |
| Frederick Knight Sports Ground WILLOUGHBY LANE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Pymmes Park SWEET BRIAR WALK | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Edmonton Leisure Centre (Closed) Plevna Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,075 yd |
| Old Stable Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.