Gatward Close is in London and in Enfield district. N21 1AS is located in the Winchmore Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gatward Close, London, N21 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 1AR, N21 2NE, N21 1AN, N21 1BU, N21 2NG, N21 1AT, N21 1AL, N21 1AP, N21 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N21 1AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 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 N21 1AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 27.9% | 24.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 59.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.7% | 55.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 17% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 43.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.3% | 69.9% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 76.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 75.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 22.4% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 0% | -18.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gatward Close was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Grange Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Gatward Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Grange Park and the 156th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 Gatward Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2024-08-01 | £437,939 |
| 10 Gatward Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-05-24 | £594,831 |
| 5 Gatward Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-03-28 | £532,017 |
| 4 Gatward Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-03-24 | £522,830 |
| 16 Gatward Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-05-19 | £475,726 |
N21 1AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
N21 1AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,503 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,983 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 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Silverways School St Andrews Parish Centre, Silver Street , EN1 3EG | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Learning Group | Grange Park Prep School, 13 The Chine | 389 yd | |
| The Grange | 23 The Grangeway, LONDON | 429 yd | |
| Cooking Champions CIC | St Peters Church, Vera Avenue | 533 yd | |
| Huddle Caffe | 13 Wades Hill, LONDON | 537 yd | |
| Pot & Bun | 32-34 The Green, LONDON | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gryphon | Public House, 9 Vera Avenue | 455 yd | |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club | Sherbrook Gardens, LONDON | 576 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Public House, The Green | 598 yd | |
| Winchmore Hill Bowling Club | Radcliffe Road, LONDON | 689 yd | |
| Queens Head Winchmore Hill | Public House, 41-43 Station Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Tandoori | 21 The Grangeway, LONDON | 429 yd | |
| coffee@cal's | Grange Park Railway Station, Railway Station | 451 yd | |
| The Luncharian | 7 Vera Avenue, LONDON | 455 yd | |
| Tessa's Caribbean cuisine | 1B Vicars Moor Lane, LONDON | 615 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | 863 Green Lanes, LONDON | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 889 Green Lanes, LONDON | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | 810 Green Lanes, LONDON | 823 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keble School WADES HILL | artificial grass pitch | 468 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH CHURCH HILL | 641 yd | |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club SHERBROOK GARDENS | tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Hazelwood Sports Club RIDGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Middlesex University (World Ends Lane Sports Ground) GREEN DRAGON LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Bush Hill Park Golf Club BUSH HILL | golf | 1,017 yd |
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.