Bedford Road is in London and in Haringey district. N22 7BS is located in the Alexandra Park 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 Bedford Road, London, N22 7BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N22 7AU, N22 7BN, N22 7GG, N22 7SR, N22 7BW, N22 7BP, N22 7SN, N22 7RP, N22 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N22 7BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.4% | 1.0% | 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 N22 7BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 53.6% | 47.4% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 41% | 9.7% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 57.6% | 64.8% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 24.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 58.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 78% | 75.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 65.4% 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% | 65.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.9% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 64.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.7% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 3.4% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Road was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Alexandra Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bedford Road has the lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Alexandra Park and the 11th lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Palace Mansions Bedford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2010-11-19 | £584,369 |
| Flat 3 Palace Mansions Bedford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2007-08-01 | £453,698 |
N22 7BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,674 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 | 2,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,917 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 Catholic Primary School Bradley Road , Wood Green N22 7SZ | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bounds Green Road , Wood Green N22 8ES | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Western Road , Wood Green N22 6UH | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Western Road , Wood Green N22 6UH | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Primary School Western Road , N22 6UH | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,752 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Learning Partnership Commerce Road , N22 8DZ | - not rated | 629 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive School Finsbury Road , Wood Green N22 8PA | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Secondary School of London 22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Pupil Referral Unit Commerce Road , Wood Green N22 8DZ | - not rated | 678 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octagon AP Academy Commerce Road , Wood Green N22 8DZ | - not rated | 678 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | 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 | 70 yd | |
| Micky's | 5 Crescent Road | 139 yd | |
| The Yard Cafe | Alexandra Palace Railway Station, Station Road | 214 yd | |
| Roti King | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 681 yd | |
| The Flavour Kitchen | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Inn | 12 Palace Gates Road, Wood Green | 82 yd | |
| The Starting Gate | The Starting Gate Public House, Station Road | 164 yd | |
| The Prince N22 @ | Prince Of Wales, 1 Finsbury Road | 551 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 1 Finsbury Road | 551 yd | |
| Ludo's | Bus Cafe, Car Park | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padrino's | 4 Palace Gates Road | 58 yd | |
| Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 681 yd | |
| Beer & Burger Store | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 681 yd | |
| Japanika | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 681 yd | |
| SKIM | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino's Food & Wine | 90 Trinity Road | 802 yd | |
| Mleczko Delikatesy Ltd | Unit A, Eclipse House, 35 Station Road | 804 yd | |
| Euro Express (MGH Food Store Ltd) | 121-123 Bounds Green Road | 844 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127-131 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 849 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 59 Mayes Road, Wood Green | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartlands High School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 403 yd |
| Wood Green Common (Closed) Mayes Road | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Alexandra Park ANDERTON COURT ANDERTON COURT ALEXANDRA PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Alexandra Palace Ice Rink Alexandra Palace | ice rinks | 781 yd |
| Zone Gym (Wood Green Gym) CYPRESS HOUSE CYPRESS HOUSE COBURG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Albert Road Recreation Ground RHODES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club (Muswell Hill) THE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Easygym (London Wood Green) Wood Green Shopping City Wood Green Shopping City High Road | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| The Gym (London Wood Green) 725-731 725-731 LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,065 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.