Whittington Road is in London and in Haringey district. N22 8YG 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 Whittington Road, London, N22 8YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N22 8YR, N22 8NQ, N22 8NF, N22 8NG, N22 8YH, N22 8YQ, N22 8YY, N22 8NE, N22 8YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N22 8YG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 46.3% | 49.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8YG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 52.5% | 48.2% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 37.6% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 46.3% | 58% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 30.6% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 19.1% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 46.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 16.5% | 5.3% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 64.6% | 77.7% | 13.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 36.9% 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 | 41.2% | 36.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| European Union | 33.1% | 37.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 31.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 14.9% | 9.0% | 0.8% | 14.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.9% 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 | 40.4% | 36.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 26.9% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.8% | 18.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 16.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 4.5% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.1% | 76.7% | -36.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 16.7% | 1.3% | 15.4% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 21.7% | 1.5% | 20.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whittington Road was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Bounds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whittington Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bounds Green and the 313th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Whittington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2021-08-23 | £866,763 |
| 70 Whittington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £702,000 | 2017-10-11 | £798,745 |
| 90 Whittington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2016-07-25 | £934,024 |
| 80 Whittington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2010-10-08 | £839,160 |
| 80 Whittington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2010-05-14 | £500,543 |
N22 8YG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Other | 40 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,341 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 | 3,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounds Green Junior School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Infant School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Primary Academy Bounds Green Road , Wood Green N22 8ES | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowes Primary School Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin of Porres RC Primary School Blake Road , New Southgate N11 2AF | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,434 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 | 3,532 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,100 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 | 5,065 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 | 3,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Free schools | 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 | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern To Steki | 110 Myddleton Road | 67 yd | |
| Mums Bistro Limited | 143 Myddleton Road | 97 yd | |
| Nicosia Cafe Bar | 113 Myddleton Road, Wood Green | 120 yd | |
| Bowes Cafe | 87 Myddleton Road | 151 yd | |
| Vrisaki Restaurant | 73 Myddleton Road, Wood Green | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohem Tap Room | 120A Myddleton Road, Wood Green | 67 yd | |
| New Salamina | Shop A&B, 68 Myddleton Road | 266 yd | |
| Bounds Green Bowls And Tennis Club | Brownlow Road, LONDON | 450 yd | |
| The Ranelagh Arms | 82 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 586 yd | |
| Luxe Lounge | 6 Green Lanes, LONDON | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammedi Indian Takeaway Limited | 136C Myddleton Road, Wood Green | 67 yd | |
| Pizza Man | 136 Myddleton Road, Wood Green | 67 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | Ground Floor And Basement Shop, 2 Queens Parade | 346 yd | |
| The Oriental Chef | 7 Queens Parade, Brownlow Road | 346 yd | |
| Dixon Chicken | 4 Queens Parade, Brownlow Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino's Food & Wine | 90 Trinity Road | 310 yd | |
| Euro Express (MGH Food Store Ltd) | 121-123 Bounds Green Road | 335 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127-131 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 338 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Garwoods Lodge, 421 High Road | 570 yd | |
| Kaya Food Centre | 37 Green Lanes, LONDON | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bounds Green Recreation Club Ltd Brownlow Road | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Trinity-At-Bowes Methodist Church And Community Centre TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH PALMERSTON ROAD | 772 yd | |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Broomfield School WILMER WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| White Hart Lane Recreation Ground WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 82.4% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.