Ossian Road is in London and in Haringey district. N4 4DX is located in the Stroud Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ossian Road, London, N4 4DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 4EA, N4 4EF, N4 4HD, N4 4EB, N4 4DS, N4 4HJ, N4 4ED, N4 4HH, N4 4EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N4 4DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4DX, 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 | 60.4% | 56.9% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 32.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 63% | 59.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 34.2% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 4DX this area, 7% 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 5.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.5% | 74.6% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 71.4% | 84.7% | 13.3% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 71.4% | 67.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 13.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 67.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.9% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 3.4% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 8% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ossian Road was 187.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ossian Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 167th highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7A Ossian Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-01-31 | £717,106 |
| 17 Ossian Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-09-29 | £776,567 |
| 47 Ossian Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,412,000 | 2021-03-16 | £1,570,811 |
| 35 Ossian Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2020-09-03 | £1,650,800 |
| 1 Ossian Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2018-01-11 | £1,818,988 |
N4 4DX 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.
N4 4DX 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 995 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 | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,334 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 | 4,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Elm Grove , N8 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School Albany Road , Stroud Green N4 4RR | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Denton Road , Hornsey N8 9WP | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,976 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 | 4,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,014 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,014 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 | 3,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,676 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 | 529 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Office | 1-3 Ferme Park Road, Hornsey | 125 yd | |
| Hanley Crouch Community Association | Hanley Crouch Community Association, Brickworks Community Centre | 387 yd | |
| Brickworks Community Cafe | Brickworks Community Cafe, Brickworks Community Centre | 387 yd | |
| The Stapleton Tavern | The Stapleton Tavern, 2 Crouch Hill | 389 yd | |
| Eva | Eva, Ground Floor Shop | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion | The White Lion, 125-127 Stroud Green Road | 649 yd | |
| Park Tavern Public House | Park Tavern Public House, 164 Tollington Park | 780 yd | |
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 781 yd | |
| The Faltering Fullback | 19 Perth Road, Hornsey | 793 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Tavern | Shaftesbury Tavern, Ground Floor | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Burgers & Shake | Oak Burgers & Shake, Ground Floor | 405 yd | |
| The Mint | The Mint, 41 Crouch Hill | 423 yd | |
| Asia Star and Sushi Star | Asia Star and Sushi Star, Ground Floor Rear | 432 yd | |
| One Love Kitchen | One Love Kitchen, Ground Floor And Basement | 440 yd | |
| Flame N Taste | Flame N Taste, Shop | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 109-115 Stroud Green Road | 638 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 868 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 938 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 938 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Vc Primary School ALBANY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 322 yd |
| Paradise Walk Women'S Gym (Closed) Crouch Hill | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 625 yd | |
| Islington Arts & Media School TURLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 886 yd | |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 1,053 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.