Pennington Drive is in London and in Enfield district. N21 1SY is located in the Oakwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pennington Drive, London, N21 1SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 1SW, N21 1UL, N21 1SN, N21 1TR, EN2 7JX, N21 1TZ, N21 1SP, N21 1AF, N21 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N21 1SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 N21 1SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 52.4% | 45.8% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 32% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 53% | 52.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 28.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 42.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 62.2% | 50.3% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 74.6% | 64.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 11% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 10.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 64.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 22.7% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 3.2% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennington Drive was 123.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.2% higher than the Oakwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pennington Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Oakwood and the 258th highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 11 Asbury Court, 74 Pennington Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2025-09-11 | £272,288 |
| Flat 1 Beveridge Court Pennington Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2025-03-28 | £338,360 |
| Flat 8 Beveridge Court Pennington Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-06-07 | £169,655 |
| Flat 10 Beveridge Court Pennington Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-09-01 | £334,142 |
| Flat 3 Beveridge Court Pennington Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-16 | £333,803 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 5,306 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 | - not rated | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Junior School Chaseville Park Road , Winchmore Hill N21 1PD | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Infant School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole School Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 5,318 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 | 3,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,890 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , N14 4AT | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Service Addison House , Addison Avenue N14 4AL | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 351 yd | |
| Village Tandoori | 11 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 351 yd | |
| Aspen Services Ltd | Eversley Primary School, Chaseville Park Road | 417 yd | |
| Bramleys Restaurant | 217 Bramley Road, LONDON | 986 yd | |
| Gamberini Cafe and Grill | 183 Bramley Road, LONDON | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Grammarians RFC | Middlesex University Sports Ground, Green Dragon Lane | 693 yd | |
| The Winchmore | Public House, 235 Winchmore Hill Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Doyle's | 155 Bramley Road, LONDON | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaseville Fish and Chips | 12 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park Road | 351 yd | |
| Ezme Ltd (t/a Ezme Restaurant) | 193 Bramley Road, LONDON | 1,037 yd | |
| The Coriander | 161-163 Bramley Road, LONDON | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Florey Square, LONDON | 417 yd | |
| Tesco | Petrol Station, 153 Bramley Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex University (World Ends Lane Sports Ground) GREEN DRAGON LANE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| St Thomas'S Oakwood Church Hall PRINCE GEORGE AVENUE | 763 yd | |
| Highlands School WORLDS END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Oakwood Park SHERINGHAM AVENUE | tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Oakwood Par 3 Golf Course (Closed) Prince George Avenue | golf | 838 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 | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| 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 | 131.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.