Hampstead Lane is in London and in Camden district. N6 4RU is located in the Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampstead Lane, London, N6 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 6HS, N6 4PR, N6 4SB, N6 6HN, N6 4RT, N6 4NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N6 4RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 47.1% | 53% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 47% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 31.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 50.7% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 61.8% | 63.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 26.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 N6 4RU this area, 5.1% 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 66.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.7% | 66.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 86.2% | 87.8% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 73.8% | 70% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 70.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 17.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 3% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 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% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 22.5% | 0.5% | 22.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampstead Lane was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hampstead Lane has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 112th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 14 Caenwood Court Hampstead Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,100,000 | 2024-08-05 | £4,630,263 |
| Flat 5 Caenwood Court Hampstead Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,101,000 | 2023-08-04 | £4,654,727 |
| Flat 1 Caenwood Court Hampstead Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,189,000 | 2020-08-18 | £1,100,653 |
| Flat 13 Caenwood Court Hampstead Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,750,000 | 2019-07-22 | £4,081,178 |
| Flat 12 Caenwood Court Hampstead Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,123,000 | 2017-01-04 | £3,687,269 |
N6 4RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
N6 4RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,709 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 | 4,841 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 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Storey Road , North Hill N6 4ED | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,349 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 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,938 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,938 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 | 4out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Court School Merton Lane , Highgate N6 6NA | - not rated | 562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 923 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School 1 Bloomfield Road , Highgate N6 4ET | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DON Ciccio - Osteria Siciliana | 1a Hampstead Lane | 505 yd | |
| Gails Bakery Highgate | 88-90 Highgate High Street | 622 yd | |
| Chango | 82 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 647 yd | |
| The Bull | 13 North Hill, Hornsey | 674 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 66 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flask Tavern | 77 Highgate West Hill | 518 yd | |
| The Red Lion & Sun | Red Lion And Sun, 25 North Road | 562 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 53 Highgate High Street | 627 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 682 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 37 Highgate High Street | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle | 69 Highgate High Street | 574 yd | |
| Turquoise Kitchen Highgate | 6 South Grove | 700 yd | |
| Kenwood House | Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane | 792 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 1,036 yd | |
| The Tiffin Guru Ltd | 371A Archway Road, Hornsey | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 804 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Hill House | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Highgate Golf Club HIGHGATE GOLF CLUB HIGHGATE GOLF CLUB DENEWOOD ROAD | golf | 885 yd |
| Hampstead Bathing Pond MILLFIELD LANE | swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 1,069 yd | |
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.