Highgate Hill is in London and in Islington district. N19 5NN is located in the Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highgate Hill, London, N19 5NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 5NE, N19 5NL, N19 5NS, N19 5NG, N19 5NP, N19 5NW, N19 5NR, N19 5NJ, N19 5NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N19 5NN 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 | 53.3% | 51.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.1% | 1.4% | 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 N19 5NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 56.6% | 52.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 27.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 49.3% | 58.9% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 26.1% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 N19 5NN this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 68%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 68% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 34.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 82.6% | 81.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 75.3% | 63.2% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 19.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 63.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 21.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 3.1% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highgate Hill was 525.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% higher than the Junction average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Highgate Hill has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Junction and the 41st highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Calvert Court Highgate Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2013-12-06 | £425,302 |
| Flat 11 Calvert Court Highgate Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2011-01-27 | £412,456 |
| Flat 5 Calvert Court Highgate Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2001-01-19 | £527,511 |
N19 5NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
N19 5NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 5,162 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 | 3,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 543 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi hill coffee cafe | Hi hill coffee cafe, 24A Highgate Hill | 32 yd | |
| Sushi Wa | Sushi Wa, 28-30 Montdore House | 45 yd | |
| Fabrizio | Fabrizio, Ground Floor | 61 yd | |
| Archie's Café, Bar and Grill | Archie's Café, Bar and Grill, Ground Floor | 67 yd | |
| Pop Coffee | Pop Coffee, Whittington NHS Trust | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlotte Despard | The Charlotte Despard, Ground Floor | 148 yd | |
| Whittington Stone | Whittington Stone, 53 Highgate Hill | 205 yd | |
| Archway Tavern and Live Room | Archway Tavern and Live Room, Ground Floor | 314 yd | |
| Mother Red Cap Public House | Mother Red Cap Public House, 665 Holloway Road | 500 yd | |
| St Johns Tavern | St Johns Tavern, St John's Tavern Public House | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, 8-10 Junction Road | 391 yd | |
| Chicken Pot | Chicken Pot, Ground Floor Shop | 408 yd | |
| Reina Doner Kebab | Reina Doner Kebab, Ground Floor And Basement | 410 yd | |
| Archway Kebab | Archway Kebab, Ground Floor Front | 426 yd | |
| Planet Kebab | Planet Kebab, Ground Floor | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 427 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ground Floor | 444 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 46 Junction Road | 483 yd | |
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 532 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor 641 - 643 | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 266 yd | |
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 434 yd | |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 556 yd | |
| Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road | 605 yd | |
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 609 yd | |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 671 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 | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.