Compton Road is in London and in Enfield district. N21 3PA 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 Compton Road, London, N21 3PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 3PB, N21 3RX, N21 3RU, N21 3RS, N21 3PE, N21 3NX, N21 3PD, N21 3JH, N21 3SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N21 3PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 43.2% | 46.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 39.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 53.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 27% | 30.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 17.3% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 7.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 76.6% | 76.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 79.3% | 71.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 71.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 17.9% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 3.4% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Road was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Grange Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Compton Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Grange Park and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Compton Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,200 | 2021-08-26 | £4,135 |
| 5 Compton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £622,000 | 2021-06-28 | £614,910 |
| 3 Compton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £822,000 | 2016-09-01 | £965,993 |
| 5A Compton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-08-15 | £388,553 |
| 3 Compton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £722,000 | 2015-12-04 | £942,508 |
N21 3PA 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,340 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 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infant School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Farm Primary School Rayleigh Road , Palmers Green N13 5QP | - not rated | 1,414 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 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's RC School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,990 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 4,662 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 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,687 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 | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , London N21 3LJ | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essential Achievers 83 Ridge Avenue , Winchmore Hill N21 2RH | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nostra Limited | 741 Green Lanes, LONDON | 62 yd | |
| Cafe Brunello's | 729 Green Lanes, LONDON | 62 yd | |
| Starbucks C/o Sainsbury | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 88 yd | |
| Has Kebab Centre | 776 Green Lanes, LONDON | 121 yd | |
| Winchmore Hill Cafe | 744 Green Lanes, LONDON | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | Public House, 749 Green Lanes | 127 yd | |
| On Broadway | 765 Green Lanes, LONDON | 127 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 18 Highfield Road, LONDON | 288 yd | |
| Winchmore Hill Bowling Club | Radcliffe Road, LONDON | 296 yd | |
| Queens Head Winchmore Hill | Public House, 41-43 Station Road | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agatha's Kebab House | 63 Station Road, LONDON | 381 yd | |
| Bobabun | 855 Green Lanes, LONDON | 401 yd | |
| Udon/LopenRaj/Thaipan | 830 Green Lanes, LONDON | 477 yd | |
| Super Doner | 848 Green Lanes, LONDON | 489 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | 863 Green Lanes, LONDON | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 88 yd | |
| Tesco | 810 Green Lanes, LONDON | 361 yd | |
| Waitrose | 889 Green Lanes, LONDON | 592 yd | |
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Woodcroft Open Space (Closed) Broad Walk | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Vicars Moor Lawn Tennis Club SHERBROOK GARDENS | tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Keble School WADES HILL | artificial grass pitch | 773 yd |
| Palmers Green High School HOPPERS ROAD | 806 yd | |
| St Paul'S Church Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH CHURCH HILL | 824 yd | |
| Brackendale Playing Fields HILLFIELD PARK | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 190.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.