Palace Gates Road is in London and in Haringey district. N22 7BW 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 Palace Gates Road, London, N22 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N22 7BP, N22 7RP, N22 7RS, N22 7BN, N22 7GG, N22 7BD, N22 7BS, N22 7BL, N22 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N22 7BW 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 7BW, 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 Palace Gates Road was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Alexandra Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palace Gates Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Alexandra Park and the 24th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77A Palace Gates Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £479,000 | 2025-03-27 | £474,689 |
| 53A Palace Gates Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £827,500 | 2024-07-12 | £852,445 |
| 47 Palace Gates Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-01-04 | £1,359,755 |
| Flat B 43 Palace Gates Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-07-11 | £318,394 |
| Flat 2 71 Palace Gates Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-01-06 | £579,735 |
N22 7BW 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,885 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 | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,143 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 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's RC Primary School Bradley Road , Wood Green N22 7SZ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodes Avenue Primary School Rhodes Avenue , N22 7UT | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Junior School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Infant School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 4out of 4 | 860 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 | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,476 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 | 4,939 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 | 3,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,423 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 | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 1,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micky's | 5 Crescent Road | 60 yd | |
| Methi Indian Restaurant | Restaurant, 10 Palace Gates Road | 100 yd | |
| The Yard Cafe | Alexandra Palace Railway Station, Station Road | 346 yd | |
| Little Dinosaurs | Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way | 702 yd | |
| Fuoco's | Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Inn | 12 Palace Gates Road, Wood Green | 86 yd | |
| The Starting Gate | The Starting Gate Public House, Station Road | 297 yd | |
| The Prince N22 @ | Prince Of Wales, 1 Finsbury Road | 643 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 1 Finsbury Road | 643 yd | |
| Ludo's | Bus Cafe, Car Park | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padrino's | 4 Palace Gates Road | 119 yd | |
| Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 807 yd | |
| Beer & Burger Store | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 807 yd | |
| Japanika | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 807 yd | |
| SKIM | Unit 2, Guillemot Place | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino's Food & Wine | 90 Trinity Road | 787 yd | |
| Euro Express (MGH Food Store Ltd) | 121-123 Bounds Green Road | 816 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127-131 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 819 yd | |
| Mleczko Delikatesy Ltd | Unit A, Eclipse House, 35 Station Road | 938 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 59 Mayes Road, Wood Green | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park ANDERTON COURT ANDERTON COURT ALEXANDRA PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Heartlands High School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 523 yd |
| Wood Green Common (Closed) Mayes Road | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Alexandra Palace Ice Rink Alexandra Palace | ice rinks | 701 yd |
| Albert Road Recreation Ground RHODES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club (Muswell Hill) THE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Zone Gym (Wood Green Gym) CYPRESS HOUSE CYPRESS HOUSE COBURG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Alexandra Park School BIDWELL GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
| Our Lady Of Muswell Lawn Tennis Club OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB RHODES AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,071 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.