Winchmore Hill Road is in London and in Enfield district. N21 1QA is located in the Southgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winchmore Hill Road, London, N21 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 1QD, N21 1QB, N21 1JE, N21 1JD, N21 1QR, N21 1JQ, N21 1JB, N21 1QJ, N21 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N21 1QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 41.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 41.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 25.1% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 44.3% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 69.7% | 61.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 43% 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 | 67.5% | 43% | -24.5% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 18.9% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 15.7% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 14.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 66.2% | 43.1% | -23.1% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 31.5% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 13.7% | 1.5% | 12.2% |
| Turkey | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchmore Hill Road was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% higher than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Winchmore Hill Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakwood and the 246th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 1 Linden Lodge, 233 Winchmore Hill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-02-10 | £451,840 |
| Flat 4 Linden Lodge, 233 Winchmore Hill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-04-30 | £448,328 |
| 1 Rose Cottage Winchmore Hill Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2019-09-02 | £774,777 |
| Flat 4 Linden Lodge, 233 Winchmore Hill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2017-09-08 | £341,212 |
| Flat 1 Linden Lodge, 233 Winchmore Hill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2017-01-18 | £423,113 |
N21 1QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Grove Primary 218a Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LR | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfson Hillel Primary School 154 Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,928 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,461 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 | 2,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , Green Road N14 4AT | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Services Ltd | Eversley Primary School, Chaseville Park Road | 630 yd | |
| Cafe Venezia | 8 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 694 yd | |
| Village Tandoori | 11 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 694 yd | |
| Huddle Caffe | 13 Wades Hill, LONDON | 791 yd | |
| Pot & Bun | 32-34 The Green, LONDON | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winchmore | Public House, 235 Winchmore Hill Road | 7 yd | |
| Old Grammarians RFC | Middlesex University Sports Ground, Green Dragon Lane | 713 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Public House, The Green | 785 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | Public House, Hoppers Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaseville Fish and Chips | 12 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 694 yd | |
| Agatha's Kebab House | 63 Station Road, LONDON | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Florey Square, LONDON | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grovelands Park WYNCHGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH CHURCH HILL | 567 yd | |
| Keble School WADES HILL | artificial grass pitch | 666 yd |
| Middlesex University (World Ends Lane Sports Ground) GREEN DRAGON LANE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Oakwood Park SHERINGHAM AVENUE | tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Woodcroft Open Space (Closed) Broad Walk | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Oakwood Par 3 Golf Course (Closed) Prince George Avenue | golf | 997 yd |
| Southgate Leisure Centre WINCHMORE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 yd |
| Brackendale Playing Fields HILLFIELD PARK | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.