Sterling Way is in London and in Enfield district. N18 2XZ 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 Sterling Way, London, N18 2XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N18 2XU, N18 2UD, N18 2XB, N18 2UA, N18 2JD, N18 2XR, N18 2JB, N18 2UB, N18 2XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N18 2XZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 53.7% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.3% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 2XZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 37.5% | 48% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 33.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 12.6% | 2.9% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 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 | 54.2% | 44.1% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 39% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2XZ this area, 30.7% 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 | 23.9% | 30.7% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 17.4% | 6.5% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.1% 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 | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 21.2% | 25.5% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 23.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -48.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
In this area, just 41.6% 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 | 44.3% | 41.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -41.6% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 22.1% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 8.7% |
| Africa | 21.7% | 15% | -6.7% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34% 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 | 42.6% | 41.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 34% | 28.2% | 9.8% | 24.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 8.3% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 3.8% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 12.7% | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Other religion | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sterling Way was 473.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.5% higher than the Edmonton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sterling Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Edmonton Green and the 22nd highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2024-03-26 | £102 |
| 38 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2023-10-31 | £24,411 |
| 30 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2021-04-07 | £490 |
| 24A Sterling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-11-15 | £178,220 |
| 6A Sterling Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,400,000 | 2018-03-20 | £7,486,320 |
N18 2XZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N18 2XZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,134 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 | 4,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 5,158 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 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Primary School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Junior School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynham Infant School Raynham Avenue , Edmonton N18 2JQ | - not rated | 408 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 | 490 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Park Community School Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,207 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gladys Aylward School Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,206 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 | 3,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,012 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 | 220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Service Newbury Unit , Bury Street N18 2JQ | - not rated | 408 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Primary School 55 Coniston Road , N17 0EX | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Centre Hazelbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antep Durumcusu Restaurant | 34 Sterling Way, LONDON | 15 yd | |
| Edmonton Corbacisi | 30 Sterling Way, Edmonton | 20 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 173 Fore Street, LONDON | 103 yd | |
| Chiya | 161 Fore Street, Edmonton | 124 yd | |
| Ladan Restaurant | 3 Angel Corner Parade, Angel Road | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cousins Professional Snooker Club LTD | 169-171 Fore Street, LONDON | 107 yd | |
| The White Horse | Public House, 105 Fore Street | 245 yd | |
| Social Club | 254 Fore Street, LONDON | 294 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | Public House, 222 Fore Street | 294 yd | |
| Friends Social Club | 2A Gloucester Road, LONDON | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Eat | 42-44 Sterling Way, Edmonton | 15 yd | |
| Luna Coffee | 18 Sterling Way, LONDON | 26 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 151 Fore Street, LONDON | 107 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 159 Fore Street, LONDON | 107 yd | |
| Subway | 153 Fore Street, LONDON | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 6-16 Sterling Way, LONDON | 58 yd | |
| Casa Mea | 177 Fore Street, LONDON | 107 yd | |
| Yayla Food Centre | 180 Fore Street, LONDON | 144 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 137-139 Fore Street | 180 yd | |
| Sultan Cash & Carry | 79 Pretoria Road North, LONDON | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE RAYNHAM ROAD | 303 yd | |
| Boundary Community Hall SNELLS PARK | 576 yd | |
| Pymmes Park SWEET BRIAR WALK | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Craig Park CRAIG PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| The Hanlon Centre (Closed) Dysons Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Old Stable Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Bull Lane Playing Field BULL LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Memorial Hall MEMORIAL HALL MEMORIAL HALL MALDON ROAD | 1,073 yd | |
| Edmonton Leisure Centre (Closed) Plevna Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 48.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.4% |
| 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.