Gloucester Drive is in London and in Hackney district. N4 2LN is located in the Brownswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gloucester Drive, London, N4 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2LE, N4 2LF, N4 2LJ, N4 2LQ, N4 2HJ, N4 2FH, N4 2FG, N4 2AZ, N4 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N4 2LN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 N4 2LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74% 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 | 72.2% | 74% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 36.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 57.3% | 54.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around N4 2LN this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 72.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.1% | 72.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 38.6% |
| Other | 11% | 0% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 75.2% | 69.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 63.3% | 58.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 15.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 58.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 5.5% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Drive was 144.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Brownswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gloucester Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Brownswood and the 277th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.2%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 20 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-11-15 | £572,646 |
| Flat 4 22 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-10-01 | £632,936 |
| Flat 3 22 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £806,000 | 2023-12-21 | £755,037 |
| Flat 2 22 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-08-09 | £431,556 |
| 66 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2023-05-30 | £1,790,807 |
N4 2LN 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 30 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,115 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 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Primary School Woodstock Road , N4 3EX | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodberry Down Community Primary School Woodberry Grove , Finsbury Park N4 1SY | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Aharon School 83-95 Bethune Road , London N16 5ED | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Rochel d 180 Bethune Road, London , N16 5DS | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnois Jerusalem Girls School 71, 75-81 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendagal LTD T/A West Reservoir Cafe | The West Reservoir Centre, Green Lanes | 387 yd | |
| Armstrong Pharmacy | 279a, 279 Green Lanes | 396 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 277 Green Lanes | 399 yd | |
| Castle Cafe Ltd | 206a Green Lanes | 403 yd | |
| Co-op | Retail Unit A, Green Lanes, Clissold Quarter | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brownswood Park Tavern | The Castle, 271 Green Lanes | 399 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 578 yd | |
| Blackstock Public House | Blackstock Public House, Ground Floor | 598 yd | |
| The Twelve Pins | Public House, 263 Seven Sisters Road | 609 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 275 Green Lanes | 399 yd | |
| PFC Original | 21 Blackstock Road | 527 yd | |
| Hua Xin | 135 Blackstock Road | 537 yd | |
| KFC | 288 Seven Sisters Road | 546 yd | |
| Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza | Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza, Ground Floor Front | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 527 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 607 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 609 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 647 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| The Gym (London Manor House) The Gym The Gym Woodberry Down | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Finsbury Park - Track & Gym Endymion Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Skinners' Academy WOODBERRY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 951 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 99.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 99.2% |
| 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 | 141.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.