Old Park Ridings is in London and in Enfield district. N21 2EJ is located in the Grange Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Park Ridings, London, N21 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 2EP, N21 2EL, EN2 6PP, N21 2ER, N21 2EG, N21 2EH, EN2 6PW, EN2 7HS, EN2 7HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N21 2EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 23.7% | 26.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 63% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 55.8% | 60.8% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 28% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 47.4% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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 | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82% | 72% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 84.3% | 80% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 80.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 0% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Park Ridings was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Park Ridings has the 14th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 60th lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Old Park Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2022-03-11 | £1,106,253 |
| 103 Old Park Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2020-04-03 | £697,080 |
| 97 Old Park Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2010-06-25 | £1,703,170 |
| 93 Old Park Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-05-04 | £736,489 |
| 111 Old Park Ridings, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2001-04-03 | £1,658,292 |
N21 2EJ 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.
N21 2EJ 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,924 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 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Covent RC School London Road , EN2 6EN | - not rated | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 3,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverways School St Andrew's Parish Centre , Silver Street EN1 3EG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essential Achievers 83 Ridge Avenue , Winchmore Hill N21 2RH | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange | 23 The Grangeway, LONDON | 647 yd | |
| Inspired Learning Group | Grange Park Prep School, 13 The Chine | 712 yd | |
| EnFood - Enfield Council | Cafe, Enfield Town Library, 66 Church Street | 764 yd | |
| Enfield Golf Club Ltd | Enfield Golf Club, Old Park Road South | 779 yd | |
| Cooking Champions CIC | St Peters Church, Vera Avenue | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hill Park Golf Club 1895 Limited | Bush Hill Park Golf Club, Bush Hill | 308 yd | |
| Gryphon | Public House, 9 Vera Avenue | 667 yd | |
| Enfield Town Conservative Club | Enfield Town Club, 8 Old Park Avenue | 786 yd | |
| The Stag | Public House, 35 Little Park Gardens | 878 yd | |
| The Old Wheatsheaf | Public House, 3 Windmill Hill | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Tandoori | 21 The Grangeway, LONDON | 647 yd | |
| coffee@cal's | Grange Park Railway Station, Railway Station | 656 yd | |
| The Luncharian | 7 Vera Avenue, LONDON | 667 yd | |
| Leo's Coffee Shop | Enfield Chase Station, Windmill Hill | 831 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Enfield | 59 Church Street, ENFIELD | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 5 Clock Parade, London Road | 844 yd | |
| Waitrose | 38-42 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 852 yd | |
| Waitrose | 8-12 Palace Gardens, ENFIELD | 858 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 54 Palace Gardens, ENFIELD | 858 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 Windmill Hill, ENFIELD | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Hill Park Golf Club BUSH HILL | golf | 376 yd |
| Townpark Playing Fields ESSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 544 yd |
| Energie Fitness Enfield 5-7 5-7 OLD PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| St Paul'S Centre Church Street | 855 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Enfield) TOWER POINT TOWER POINT SYDNEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Enfield Golf Club Limited ENFIELD GOLF CLUB ENFIELD GOLF CLUB OLD PARK ROAD SOUTH | golf | 888 yd |
| St Annes Catholic High School For Girls (Lower School) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
| Enfield Grammar School MARKET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Enfield Chase Tennis Club MORTIMER DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.