Hillcrest is in London and in Haringey district. N6 4HA is located in the Highgate 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 Hillcrest, London, N6 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 4EX, N6 4HB, N6 4PU, N6 4AU, N6 4HL, N6 4HJ, N6 4HD, N6 4AB, N6 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N6 4HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 53.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 N6 4HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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% | 64.3% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 53.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 14.7% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 61.6% | 55.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 71.9% | 73% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 72.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 18.5% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 1.1% | -15.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% higher than the Fortis Green average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Hillcrest has the 11th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fortis Green and the 344th highest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 Cunningham House Hillcrest, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2011-07-15 | £648,693 |
| Flat 3 Cunningham House Hillcrest, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2003-08-27 | £634,352 |
| Flat 1 Cunningham House Hillcrest, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2002-12-20 | £595,324 |
| Flat 1 Cunningham House Hillcrest, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2001-07-27 | £585,048 |
| Flat 3 Cunningham House Hillcrest, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2001-05-01 | £577,326 |
N6 4HA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N6 4HA 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School North Road , Highgate N6 4BG | 4out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Storey Road , North Hill N6 4ED | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School 1 Bloomfield Road , Highgate N6 4ET | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 624 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Indian Restaurant | 2 North Hill, Hornsey | 46 yd | |
| The Bull | 13 North Hill, Hornsey | 102 yd | |
| Be 'La Cafe | 325 Archway Road, Hornsey | 321 yd | |
| Highgate Cafe | 291 Archway Road, Hornsey | 321 yd | |
| Food Room 305 | 305 Archway Road, Hornsey | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 131 yd | |
| The Red Lion & Sun | Red Lion And Sun, 25 North Road | 290 yd | |
| The Woodman | 414 Archway Road, Hornsey | 338 yd | |
| The Highgate Inn | Public House, 385 Archway Road | 358 yd | |
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 316 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 321 yd | |
| The Tiffin Guru Ltd | 371A Archway Road, Hornsey | 322 yd | |
| Bottle | 69 Highgate High Street | 525 yd | |
| Turquoise Kitchen Highgate | 6 South Grove | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 607 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 624 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 356 yd | |
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 879 yd | |
| Highgate Wood HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE MUSWELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 916 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 1,071 yd | |
| Stormont Lawn Tennis & Squash Racquets Club LANCHESTER ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,085 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 | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.