Japan Crescent is in London and in Islington district. N4 4BB is located in the Tollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Japan Crescent, London, N4 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 4AE, N4 4HR, N4 4AU, N4 4HU, N4 4HW, N4 4AP, N4 4HP, N4 3QB, N4 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N4 4BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 53% | 48.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47% | 51.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 54.4% | 56.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 23.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 50% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 29.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 15% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 19.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 43.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.5% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 20.3% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 17.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 51.4% | 47.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 70.1% | 64.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 63.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 27.1% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 2% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 1.7% | -22.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Japan Crescent was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Japan Crescent has the 45th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 350th highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Japan Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,046,500 | 2021-12-07 | £1,023,356 |
| 23 Japan Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2015-05-05 | £1,083,968 |
| 9 Japan Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2014-04-17 | £1,272,882 |
| 2 Japan Crescent, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2010-01-15 | £1,254,545 |
| 12 Japan Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £583,000 | 2009-07-22 | £1,332,384 |
The percentage of student residents living in N4 4BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 692 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 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Elm Grove , N8 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 55 Tollington Park , N4 3QW | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School Albany Road , Stroud Green N4 4RR | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,723 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 | 4,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,358 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Juice Bar LTD | 33 Juice Bar LTD, Commercial Unit Office | 40 yd | |
| Emba Soira | Emba Soira, Ground Floor | 44 yd | |
| Eva | Eva, Ground Floor Shop | 49 yd | |
| The Stapleton Tavern | The Stapleton Tavern, 2 Crouch Hill | 52 yd | |
| Delicate Gastrobar | Delicate Gastrobar, Ground Floor Shop | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion | The White Lion, 125-127 Stroud Green Road | 388 yd | |
| Park Tavern Public House | Park Tavern Public House, 164 Tollington Park | 523 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Tavern | Shaftesbury Tavern, Ground Floor | 626 yd | |
| The Faltering Fullback | 19 Perth Road, Hornsey | 626 yd | |
| Corner Flag PH | Corner Flag PH, 472 Hornsey Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Burgers & Shake | Oak Burgers & Shake, Ground Floor | 40 yd | |
| One Love Kitchen | One Love Kitchen, Ground Floor And Basement | 69 yd | |
| Flame N Taste | Flame N Taste, Shop | 69 yd | |
| The Mint | The Mint, 41 Crouch Hill | 167 yd | |
| Asia Star and Sushi Star | Asia Star and Sushi Star, Ground Floor Rear | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 109-115 Stroud Green Road | 394 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ground Floor reception, Arts Building | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 951 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 998 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Walk Women'S Gym (Closed) Crouch Hill | health and fitness suite | 108 yd |
| Islington Arts & Media School TURLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 542 yd | |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| St Aidans Vc Primary School ALBANY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 632 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 930 yd |
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 996 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 | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.