Donovan Place is in London and in Enfield district. N21 1RZ is located in the Oakwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Donovan Place, London, N21 1RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 1UD, N21 1SQ, N21 1UH, N21 1SX, N21 1SZ, N21 1UA, N21 1UG, N21 1TH, N21 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N21 1RZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 53.1% | 53% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 36% | 36.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 45.4% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 54.5% | 55.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 11.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 49.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 70.6% | 60.8% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 74.4% | 58.9% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 15.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 59.4% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 22.2% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.2% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Turkey | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donovan Place was 176.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.6% higher than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Donovan Place has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Oakwood and the 146th highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 15 Gillies Court, 3 Donovan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-31 | £373,262 |
| Flat 4 Pitcairne Court, 5 Donovan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £379,500 | 2023-11-24 | £370,187 |
| Flat 7 Gillies Court, 3 Donovan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-10-17 | £419,877 |
| Flat 3 Stone Court, 1 Donovan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2022-11-28 | £382,163 |
| Flat 11 Stone Court, 1 Donovan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-02-25 | £385,307 |
N21 1RZ 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | - not rated | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | - not rated | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Junior School Chaseville Park Road , Winchmore Hill N21 1PD | - not rated | 424 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Covent RC School London Road , EN2 6EN | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 4,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,431 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 | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , N14 4AT | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Service Addison House , Addison Avenue N14 4AL | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Venezia | 8 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 340 yd | |
| Village Tandoori | 11 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 340 yd | |
| Aspen Services Ltd | Eversley Primary School, Chaseville Park Road | 367 yd | |
| Cooking Champions CIC | St Peters Church, Vera Avenue | 738 yd | |
| Enfield Golf Club Ltd | Enfield Golf Club, Old Park Road South | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Grammarians RFC | Middlesex University Sports Ground, Green Dragon Lane | 305 yd | |
| The Winchmore | Public House, 235 Winchmore Hill Road | 925 yd | |
| Gryphon | Public House, 9 Vera Avenue | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaseville Fish and Chips | 12 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 340 yd | |
| The Luncharian | 7 Vera Avenue, LONDON | 957 yd | |
| coffee@cal's | Grange Park Railway Station, Railway Station | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Florey Square, LONDON | 91 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex University (World Ends Lane Sports Ground) GREEN DRAGON LANE | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Highlands School WORLDS END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Enfield Golf Club Limited ENFIELD GOLF CLUB ENFIELD GOLF CLUB OLD PARK ROAD SOUTH | golf | 809 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 176.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.