Creighton Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N2 9BJ is located in the Fortis Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Creighton Avenue, London, N2 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 9BN, N2 9BL, N2 9PB, N2 9BH, N2 9NY, N2 9DS, N2 9PA, N2 9NX, N2 9DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N2 9BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N2 9BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 32.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 57% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.2% | 67.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 19.0% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 26.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 N2 9BJ this area, 4.4% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 4.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.2% | 68.1% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 84.8% | 77.9% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 9% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 77.5% | 74.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 | 76.2% | 74.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 0.3% | -19.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 35.1% | 0.5% | 34.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Creighton Avenue was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Fortis Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Creighton Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fortis Green and the 169th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2024-01-17 | £2,686,988 |
| 188 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,450,000 | 2020-10-19 | £2,575,770 |
| 196 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,487,500 | 2020-09-21 | £1,610,148 |
| 204 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,195,000 | 2017-03-31 | £1,392,127 |
| 184 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2015-10-09 | £2,250,549 |
N2 9BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
N2 9BJ 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 5,050 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 | 5,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldfall Primary School Coldfall Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1HS | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Primary 79 Creighton Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1NR | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School Pages Lane , Muswell Hill N10 1PS | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Rasoi Restaurant | 7 Denmark Terrace, Fortis Green | 600 yd | |
| Genzo Greek Restaurant | 212 High Road, London | 600 yd | |
| Going Greek | 152 High Road, London | 633 yd | |
| Pizza Al Metro Ltd ZIO PEPPE | 150 High Road, London | 633 yd | |
| Bangkok Lounge | 138 High Road, London | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddens Bar | 130 High Road, London | 633 yd | |
| Gertie Brownes | 95 High Road, London | 668 yd | |
| Clissold Arms | 105 Fortis Green, Hornsey | 671 yd | |
| East Finchley Constitutional Club | East Finchley Constitutional Club, The Walks, London | 769 yd | |
| Bald Faced Stag | Bald Faced Stag, 69 High Road, London | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 154 High Road, London | 633 yd | |
| ZOPPEH | 205 High Road, London | 691 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 High Road, London | 711 yd | |
| Wokco | 76 High Road, London | 784 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 62 High Road, London | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 208 High Road, London | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 High Road, London | 633 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 758 yd | |
| Budgens | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coldfall Primary School COLDFALL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 429 yd |
| East Finchley Library EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HIGH ROAD | 619 yd | |
| Martin Primary School PLANE TREE WALK | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Fortismere School TETHERDOWN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Muswell Hill) FORTIS GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL EAGANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Archer Academy EAGANS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 887 yd |
| Muswell Hill Playing Field OSIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| United Reform Church (Closed) Tetherdown | 936 yd | |
| Halliwick Recreation Ground (Closed) Albion Avenue | grass pitches | 972 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 354.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.