Sheldon Avenue is in London and in Haringey district. N6 4JP 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 Sheldon Avenue, London, N6 4JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 4JR, N6 4NP, N6 4AH, N6 4NR, N6 4AJ, N6 4JS, N6 4AQ, N6 4NL, N6 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N6 4JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N6 4JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 28.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 62.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 68% | 72.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 24.5% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 20.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -12.7% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 63.6% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 13% | 3.2% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 77.4% | 73.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 61.9% | 63.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 10.7% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 63.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 24.5% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 2.6% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 30.9% | 0.5% | 30.4% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheldon Avenue was 123.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% higher than the Fortis Green average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sheldon Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fortis Green and the 291st highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Sheldon Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £9,100,000 | 2024-07-11 | £10,069,515 |
| 41 Sheldon Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £6,500,000 | 2023-04-28 | £7,043,905 |
| 27 Sheldon Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £5,250,000 | 2017-10-19 | £6,167,133 |
| 27 Sheldon Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,500,000 | 2017-06-23 | £5,455,956 |
| 39 Sheldon Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,200,000 | 2006-07-06 | £10,905,446 |
N6 4JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N6 4JP 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,460 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 | 5,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School North Road , Highgate N6 4BG | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tetherdown Primary School Grand Avenue , N10 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,464 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 | 4,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annemount School 18 Holne Chase , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0QN | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Pakwaan | 25 Aylmer Parade | 696 yd | |
| Dacha | 33-34 Aylmer Parade | 696 yd | |
| The Bull | 13 North Hill, Hornsey | 775 yd | |
| Kipling Indian Restaurant | 2 North Hill, Hornsey | 869 yd | |
| Creativity plus | 363 Archway Road, Hornsey | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Golf Club | Denewood Road, Hornsey | 151 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 924 yd | |
| The Red Lion & Sun | Red Lion And Sun, 25 North Road | 931 yd | |
| The Highgate Inn | Public House, 385 Archway Road | 935 yd | |
| The Woodman | 414 Archway Road, Hornsey | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood House | Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane | 804 yd | |
| The Tiffin Guru Ltd | 371A Archway Road, Hornsey | 992 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 992 yd | |
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highgate Golf Club HIGHGATE GOLF CLUB HIGHGATE GOLF CLUB DENEWOOD ROAD | golf | 236 yd |
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Stormont Lawn Tennis & Squash Racquets Club LANCHESTER ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 892 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.