Firs Lane is in London and in Enfield district. N21 2PG 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 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 2PN, N21 2PH, N21 2PJ, N21 3HU, N21 3HX, N21 3HT, N21 3HY, N21 3HR, N21 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N21 2PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.8% | 35.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 45.8% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 40.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.7% | 16.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.9% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 37.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 9% | 3.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 67.8% | 59.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 74.7% | 68.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 16% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 69.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 27.8% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 0.9% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firs Lane was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firs Lane has the 46th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 214th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-02-11 | £656,232 |
| 96 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-09-20 | £719,718 |
| 112 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £561,000 | 2018-07-06 | £669,792 |
| 106 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2007-11-09 | £788,234 |
| 104 Firs Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2004-12-10 | £783,060 |
N21 2PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,240 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 | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Farm Primary School Rayleigh Road , Palmers Green N13 5QP | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starks Field Primary School 167 Church Street , Edmonton N9 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbury Primary School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,128 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,596 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 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 2,076 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore School Kitchen - Impact Food Group | Winchmore School, Laburnum Grove | 159 yd | |
| Coffee Break | 792 Green Lanes, LONDON | 477 yd | |
| Papa Ji | 780 Green Lanes, Southgate | 526 yd | |
| Pizzeria Giovanni | 764-766 Green Lanes, LONDON | 529 yd | |
| Artisimo Greek Bakery | 770 Green Lanes, LONDON | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club (CC) | Paulin Ground, Fords Grove | 431 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 18 Highfield Road, LONDON | 499 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | Public House, 749 Green Lanes | 569 yd | |
| On Broadway | 765 Green Lanes, LONDON | 569 yd | |
| Winchmore Hill Bowling Club | Radcliffe Road, LONDON | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobabun | 855 Green Lanes, LONDON | 672 yd | |
| Udon/LopenRaj/Thaipan | 830 Green Lanes, LONDON | 687 yd | |
| Super Doner | 848 Green Lanes, LONDON | 701 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 880 Green Lanes, LONDON | 729 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | 863 Green Lanes, LONDON | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 810 Green Lanes, LONDON | 567 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 599 yd | |
| Waitrose | 889 Green Lanes, LONDON | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 392 yd |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Church Street Tennis Courts (Closed) CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club SHERBROOK GARDENS | tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Aspire Sports And Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Church Street Recreation Ground HYDEFIELD COURT | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Hazelwood Sports Club RIDGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Edmonton Sports And Social Club Church Street | grass pitches, squash courts | 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 | 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.