Balmore Street is in London and in Camden district. N19 5DA is located in the Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balmore Street, London, N19 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 5BZ, N19 5DF, N19 5BX, N19 5BU, N19 5TZ, N19 5DB, N19 5TY, N19 5HY, N19 5DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N19 5DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.5% | 54.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 N19 5DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 46.3% | 53.1% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 29.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 16.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 51.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.3% | 67.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 73.9% | 72.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 72.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 18.2% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 3.2% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmore Street was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balmore Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 - 17B Balmore Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-10-03 | £539,106 |
| 55 Balmore Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £684,000 | 2024-10-29 | £621,629 |
| 11A Balmore Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2022-05-03 | £452,640 |
| 59 Balmore Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £579,000 | 2022-02-10 | £513,712 |
| 1 Balmore Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,434,125 | 2022-02-04 | £1,361,913 |
N19 5DA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Pemberton Gardens , Upper Holloway N19 5RR | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 900 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Cafe | 66 Chester Road | 62 yd | |
| Cricks Corner | Cricks Corner, 80 Dartmouth Park Hill | 173 yd | |
| The House | The House, Ground Floor | 189 yd | |
| Highgate Restaurant | Highgate Mental Health Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill | 326 yd | |
| Pop Coffee | Pop Coffee, Whittington NHS Trust | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | 47 Chester Road | 59 yd | |
| Oak and Pastor | Oak and Pastor, 86 Junction Road | 486 yd | |
| Whittington Stone | Whittington Stone, 53 Highgate Hill | 527 yd | |
| Siorai | Siorai, Ground Floor | 531 yd | |
| St Johns Tavern | St Johns Tavern, St John's Tavern Public House | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Chinese Takeaway | King's Chinese Takeaway, Commercial Unit | 531 yd | |
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, Commercial Unit | 534 yd | |
| The Tiffin Tin | The Tiffin Tin, Ground Floor | 540 yd | |
| Archway Kebab | Archway Kebab, Ground Floor Front | 559 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 21 Swain's Lane | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 46 Junction Road | 505 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 569 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 611 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ground Floor | 664 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Hill House | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 580 yd |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 655 yd | |
| Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road | 676 yd | |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 769 yd | |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 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 | 79.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.0% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.