Archway Road is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5AA 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 Archway Road, London, N6 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5ST, N6 5SZ, N6 5SU, N6 5SS, N6 5TA, N6 5SX, N6 5SY, N6 5SR, N6 5FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N6 5AA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population 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 | 40.7% | 58% | 17.3% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 59.3% | 42% | -17.3% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N6 5AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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 | 65.5% | 71.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 34.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 10.4% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -33.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 55.4% | 60.8% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 4.2% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 5AA this area, 7.4% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 12.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.9% | 65.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 5.2% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 73.6% | 73.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 57.4% | 51% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 28% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 21.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 50.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 20.1% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 13.9% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 4.2% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 9% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archway Road was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Archway Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Highgate and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 Archway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-28 | £568,134 |
| 295 Archway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2024-12-06 | £986,927 |
| 295 Archway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2024-12-06 | £875,581 |
| 317 Archway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2022-09-13 | £12,049 |
| 269A Archway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2020-11-12 | £24,925 |
N6 5AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,527 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 | 3,899 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 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Storey Road , North Hill N6 4ED | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 1,129 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,502 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,502 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 4,704 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 | 4,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,616 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 | 175 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 | 177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 727 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Cafe | 291 Archway Road, Hornsey | 4 yd | |
| Food Room 305 | 305 Archway Road, Hornsey | 4 yd | |
| A La Mesa ltd | Jacksons Lane Community Centre, 269A Archway Road | 4 yd | |
| Be 'La Cafe | 325 Archway Road, Hornsey | 7 yd | |
| Creativity plus | 363 Archway Road, Hornsey | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | 414 Archway Road, Hornsey | 79 yd | |
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 235 yd | |
| The Highgate Inn | Public House, 385 Archway Road | 249 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 403 yd | |
| The Red Lion & Sun | Red Lion And Sun, 25 North Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 25 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 160 yd | |
| The Tiffin Guru Ltd | 371A Archway Road, Hornsey | 161 yd | |
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 486 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 477 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 544 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 103 yd | |
| Highgate Wood HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE MUSWELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 975 yd | |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 1,053 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 1,062 yd | |
| Stormont Lawn Tennis & Squash Racquets Club LANCHESTER ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 85.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.6% |
| 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.