Sylvan Avenue is in London and in Haringey district. N22 5JA is located in the Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sylvan Avenue, London, N22 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N22 5HY, N22 5AD, N22 5HT, N22 5AG, N22 5HP, N22 5AN, N22 5AR, N22 5AH, N22 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N22 5JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.9% | 39.3% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 46.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.1% | 47.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 25.5% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 5.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 43.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 16.2% | 2% | -14.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 0.2% | -5.7% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 62.3% | 59.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 13.1% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 11.5% |
In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.7% | 43.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 26.7% | 35.1% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 29.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.6% | 43.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 31.7% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 14% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 6.8% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 3.6% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 11.6% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan Avenue was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sylvan Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Woodside and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Sylvan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2025-01-24 | £1,004,643 |
| 83 Sylvan Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-20 | £369,679 |
| First Floor Flat 33A Sylvan Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-30 | £230,464 |
| 93 Sylvan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £902,000 | 2022-12-09 | £945,470 |
| 81 Sylvan Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-09-30 | £407,224 |
N22 5JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
N22 5JA 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 69 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Junior School Earlham Grove , N22 5HJ | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Infant School Earlham Grove , N22 5HJ | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Wood Green N22 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottenhall Infant School Tottenhall Road , Palmers Green N13 6HX | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School Tottenhall Road , N13 6JB | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | - not rated | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | 4out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School, A Business & Enterprise Specialist School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Woodside White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 2,519 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,574 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 | 3,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 524 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Pupil Referral Unit Commerce Road , Wood Green N22 8DZ | - not rated | 774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octagon AP Academy Commerce Road , Wood Green N22 8DZ | - not rated | 774 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Secondary School of London 22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB | - not rated | 800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paneri | 340 High Road | 302 yd | |
| Caffe Bar | 350 High Road | 322 yd | |
| Durmus Catering | 349C High Road, Wood Green | 416 yd | |
| Borneo Cafe | 29 Green Lanes, LONDON | 434 yd | |
| Cypriot Community Centre -GF Servery | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxe Lounge | 6 Green Lanes, LONDON | 360 yd | |
| The Occasional Half | Public House, 67-77 Green Lanes | 534 yd | |
| New Salamina | Shop A&B, 68 Myddleton Road | 631 yd | |
| Wood Green AFS Association | 55 White Hart Lane, Wood Green | 643 yd | |
| Grand Palace | Grand Palace, 1st Floor, 242 High Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ooh Yes Fish Bar | 16 Green Lanes, LONDON | 360 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 43 Green Lanes, LONDON | 434 yd | |
| Kandy Chicken and Pizza Ltd | 59 Green Lanes, LONDON | 534 yd | |
| Olympus Kebabs | 91 Green Lanes, LONDON | 534 yd | |
| Good World | 12 Commerce Road, Wood Green | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Garwoods Lodge, 421 High Road | 329 yd | |
| Kaya Food Centre | 37 Green Lanes, LONDON | 434 yd | |
| Aida Supermarket | 25 Green Lanes, LONDON | 434 yd | |
| Bracia | 20-22 Green Lanes, LONDON | 587 yd | |
| Bodrum Supermarket | 102 Tottenhall Road, LONDON | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| White Hart Lane Recreation Ground WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| New River Sport & Fitness NEW RIVER SPORTS CENTRE NEW RIVER SPORTS CENTRE WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Wood Green Weightlifting Club (Closed) The White Hart Lane Community Centre The White Hart Lane Community Centre White Hart Lane | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Woodside High School White Hart Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Perth Road Playing Fields PERTH ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Trinity-At-Bowes Methodist Church And Community Centre TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH PALMERSTON ROAD | 879 yd | |
| Chapmans Green (Closed) Perth Road | tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 22.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.