Green Lanes is in London and in Enfield district. N21 2SG is located in the Winchmore Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lanes, London, N21 2SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 2SJ, N21 3RB, N21 2SA, N21 3SL, N21 2SP, N21 2SB, N21 2SE, N21 2RY, N21 2RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N21 2SG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 31.1% | 37.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 46.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 54.7% | 57.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 50.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 82% | 72.4% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 78.9% | 72.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 72.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.7% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 3.4% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lanes was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Grange Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lanes has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Grange Park and the 357th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 803 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-02-18 | £515,499 |
| 797 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2008-04-30 | £539,829 |
| 803 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2006-06-16 | £437,420 |
| 807 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,250 | 2005-03-24 | £400,458 |
| 805 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-10-09 | £275,843 |
N21 2SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
N21 2SG 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Farm Primary School Rayleigh Road , Palmers Green N13 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starks Field Primary School 167 Church Street , Edmonton N9 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 2,200 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 | 2,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,671 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,156 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 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia Steak House | 10 Station Road, LONDON | 85 yd | |
| Dutch Pot and Jerk @ On Broadway | 765 Green Lanes, Southgate | 121 yd | |
| Coffee Break | 792 Green Lanes, LONDON | 128 yd | |
| Lopen Raj Continental | 828-830 Green Lanes, LONDON | 144 yd | |
| Anokhi Indian Fine Dine | 757 Green Lanes, LONDON | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | Public House, 749 Green Lanes | 149 yd | |
| On Broadway | 765 Green Lanes, LONDON | 149 yd | |
| Winchmore Hill Bowling Club | Radcliffe Road, LONDON | 168 yd | |
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club (CC) | Paulin Ground, Fords Grove | 363 yd | |
| Queens Head Winchmore Hill | Public House, 41-43 Station Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobabun | 855 Green Lanes, LONDON | 149 yd | |
| Udon/LopenRaj/Thaipan | 830 Green Lanes, LONDON | 217 yd | |
| Super Doner | 848 Green Lanes, LONDON | 231 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | 863 Green Lanes, LONDON | 256 yd | |
| The Vine Leaf | 881 Green Lanes, LONDON | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 810 Green Lanes, LONDON | 93 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 324 yd | |
| Waitrose | 889 Green Lanes, LONDON | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 317 yd |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club SHERBROOK GARDENS | tennis courts | 448 yd |
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Hazelwood Sports Club RIDGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Keble School WADES HILL | artificial grass pitch | 791 yd |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH CHURCH HILL | 894 yd | |
| Woodcroft Open Space (Closed) Broad Walk | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Palmers Green High School HOPPERS ROAD | 1,074 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.