Firs Lane is in London and in Enfield district. N21 2HU is located in the Bush Hill Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Edmonton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Firs Lane, London, N21 2HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 2HX, N21 2AB, N21 2HT, N21 2RP, N21 2RN, N21 2HY, N21 2JA, N21 2HR, N21 2HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N21 2HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 49.7% | 53.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 32.1% | 37% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 47% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 56.7% | 54.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 49.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 72.4% | 68.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 72.4% | 61.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 20.5% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 61.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 20.6% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 3.2% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firs Lane was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firs Lane has the 54th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 249th lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-06-30 | £888,989 |
| 8 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £666,000 | 2014-09-29 | £1,016,051 |
| 2 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2007-10-15 | £1,053,597 |
| 8 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2003-10-27 | £863,296 |
| 6 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 1999-08-04 | £925,872 |
N21 2HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2HU 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infant School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Infant School Wellington Road , EN1 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Covent RC School London Road , EN2 6EN | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gladys Aylward School Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Community 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 | 3,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,017 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 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Achievers 83 Ridge Avenue , Winchmore Hill N21 2RH | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , London N21 3LJ | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limes Cafe/Limes Taverna | 884 Green Lanes, LONDON | 292 yd | |
| TacoZone r/o Osaka restaurant | 830 Green Lanes, LONDON | 334 yd | |
| Greek Eats Ltd | 824 Green Lanes, LONDON | 335 yd | |
| Punto Italian Restaurant | 838 Green Lanes, LONDON | 335 yd | |
| Tea Creed Ltd | 836 Green Lanes, LONDON | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club (CC) | Paulin Ground, Fords Grove | 184 yd | |
| Winchmore Sports Lounge | Red Ridge Club, Bridge Gate Mews | 197 yd | |
| The Little Green Dragon Enfield | 928 Green Lanes, LONDON | 228 yd | |
| Hazelwood Tennis Club | Ridge Avenue, LONDON | 244 yd | |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club | Sherbrook Gardens, LONDON | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok Express | 934 Green Lanes, LONDON | 237 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 880 Green Lanes, LONDON | 292 yd | |
| Udon/LopenRaj/Thaipan | 830 Green Lanes, LONDON | 334 yd | |
| Super Doner | 848 Green Lanes, LONDON | 335 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | 863 Green Lanes, LONDON | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 889 Green Lanes, LONDON | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | 810 Green Lanes, LONDON | 372 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 245 yd |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club SHERBROOK GARDENS | tennis courts | 301 yd |
| Hazelwood Sports Club RIDGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Aspire Sports And Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Church Street Tennis Courts (Closed) CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.