Northcott Avenue is in London and in Haringey district. N22 7AP is located in the Bounds Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northcott Avenue, London, N22 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N22 7AS, N22 7DD, N22 7DB, N22 7DA, N22 7SN, N22 7BX, N22 8DE, N22 7BY, N22 8XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N22 7AP is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 46.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 53.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 N22 7AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 32.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.9%) 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% | 60.5% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 29.4% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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.
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 12.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 13.2% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 47.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4.2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 69.9% | 69% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 49.3% 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 | 58.6% | 49.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 26.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.1% 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 | 55.5% | 49.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 29.1% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 10.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 7.5% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 3.5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 13.8% | 1.5% | 12.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcott Avenue was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% lower than the Alexandra Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northcott Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Alexandra Park and the 255th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Northcott Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-25 | £287,612 |
| 71 Northcott Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-26 | £309,044 |
| 73 Northcott Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-13 | £353,929 |
| 49 Northcott Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-04-29 | £373,962 |
| 105 Northcott Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-02-21 | £241,857 |
N22 7AP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 2,591 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 | 3,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Primary Academy Bounds Green Road , Wood Green N22 8ES | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Junior School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Infant School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Bounds Green Road , Wood Green N22 8HE | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's RC Primary School Bradley Road , Wood Green N22 7SZ | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,691 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,210 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Secondary School of London 22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methi Indian Restaurant | Restaurant, 10 Palace Gates Road | 271 yd | |
| Micky's | 5 Crescent Road | 297 yd | |
| The Yard Cafe | Alexandra Palace Railway Station, Station Road | 390 yd | |
| Springfield Thai Cuisine @ | Springfield Park Tavern, 133 Bounds Green Road | 607 yd | |
| Corner Meze Bar | Cafe, 272 High Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Inn | 12 Palace Gates Road, Wood Green | 276 yd | |
| The Starting Gate | The Starting Gate Public House, Station Road | 310 yd | |
| The Prince N22 @ | Prince Of Wales, 1 Finsbury Road | 327 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 1 Finsbury Road | 327 yd | |
| Grand Palace | Grand Palace, 1st Floor, 242 High Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padrino's | 4 Palace Gates Road | 264 yd | |
| Good World | 12 Commerce Road, Wood Green | 598 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 270 High Road | 666 yd | |
| Spanish Tapas Bar @ | Cafe, 242 High Road | 689 yd | |
| Mohammedi Indian Takeaway Limited | 136C Myddleton Road, Wood Green | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino's Food & Wine | 90 Trinity Road | 518 yd | |
| Euro Express (MGH Food Store Ltd) | 121-123 Bounds Green Road | 574 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127-131 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 580 yd | |
| Mleczko Delikatesy Ltd | Unit A, Eclipse House, 35 Station Road | 832 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, 199-201 High Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartlands High School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 598 yd |
| Wood Green Common (Closed) Mayes Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Alexandra Park ANDERTON COURT ANDERTON COURT ALEXANDRA PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Zone Gym (Wood Green Gym) CYPRESS HOUSE CYPRESS HOUSE COBURG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Albert Road Recreation Ground RHODES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| The Gym (London Wood Green) 725-731 725-731 LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Alexandra Palace Ice Rink Alexandra Palace | ice rinks | 1,052 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.