High Mead is in London and in Enfield district. N18 2RB 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 High Mead, London, N18 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N18 2FF, N18 2FE, N18 2RJ, N18 2RA, N18 2SW, N18 2RL, N18 2RE, N18 2RD, N18 2TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N18 2RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 50.4% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.6% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 37.3% | 43.3% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 39% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 0.5% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 42.9% | 57.3% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 24.5% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2RB this area, 29.4% 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 | 22.7% | 29.4% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 20.3% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 23% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 20% | 4.3% | -15.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31% 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 | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 23.1% | 17.9% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 34.7% | 31% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -50.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 18.7% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 17.1% |
In this area, just 44.9% 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 | 38.1% | 44.9% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 17.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 12.9% | 13.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 13.0% |
| Africa | 17.7% | 16.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.8% 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 | 37.4% | 44.9% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 39.8% | 35.7% | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 3.1% | -10.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.4% | 3.9% | -33.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 34.9% | 6.5% | 28.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Mead was 170.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Edmonton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Mead has the 28th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Edmonton Green and the 158th highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 58 Highmead Alpha Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2008-02-20 | £175,314 |
| 32 High Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-02-15 | £182,619 |
| 26 High Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2007-01-05 | £164,200 |
| Second Floor Flat 4 High Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2006-08-21 | £265,094 |
| 5 High Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-03-24 | £280,588 |
The percentage of student residents living in N18 2RB 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,902 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 | 4,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Grove Street , Edmonton N18 2TL | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Primary School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Primary School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Junior School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Infant School Raynham Avenue , Edmonton N18 2JQ | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Park Community School Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 812 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 797 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Muslim School 131 - 133 Fore Street , Edmonton N18 2XF | - not rated | 212 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Service Newbury Unit , Bury Street N18 2JQ | - not rated | 358 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Primary School 55 Coniston Road , N17 0EX | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 748 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 | 790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee, Unit 1 Silverpoint | 84-86 Fore Street, LONDON | 62 yd | |
| Coal City Restaurant | 85 Fore Street, LONDON | 90 yd | |
| McDonalds | 112-118 Fore Street, LONDON | 188 yd | |
| Chiya | 161 Fore Street, Edmonton | 324 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 173 Fore Street, LONDON | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT's | Public House, 58 Fore Street | 74 yd | |
| The Gilpins Bell | 50-56 Fore Street, LONDON | 177 yd | |
| The White Horse | Public House, 105 Fore Street | 186 yd | |
| Cousins Professional Snooker Club LTD | 169-171 Fore Street, LONDON | 347 yd | |
| Friends Social Club | 2A Gloucester Road, LONDON | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages & Blendz | 79 Fore Street, LONDON | 84 yd | |
| Morleys | Ground Floor, 48 Fore Street | 155 yd | |
| Bits N Boba | Unit 20, Angel Yard, 34 Snells Park | 172 yd | |
| DAT's A Roti | Unit 14, Angel Yard, 34 Snells Park | 172 yd | |
| Kopi Kups | 42A Fore Street, LONDON | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 137-139 Fore Street | 252 yd | |
| Yayla Food Centre | 180 Fore Street, LONDON | 344 yd | |
| Casa Mea | 177 Fore Street, LONDON | 347 yd | |
| Lidl | 6-16 Sterling Way, LONDON | 399 yd | |
| Sultan Cash & Carry | 79 Pretoria Road North, LONDON | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary Community Hall SNELLS PARK | 243 yd | |
| Angel Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE RAYNHAM ROAD | 419 yd | |
| Old Stable Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Duke'S Aldridge Academy Trulock Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Irish Centre THE IRISH CENTRE THE IRISH CENTRE PRETORIA ROAD | 792 yd | |
| The Hanlon Centre (Closed) Dysons Road | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| The Gym (London Tottenham White Hart Lane) LILYWHITE HOUSE LILYWHITE HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Craig Park CRAIG PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.