Avenue Road is in Highgate, London and in Haringey district. N6 5DR is located in the Crouch End 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 Avenue Road, Highgate, London, N6 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5DG, N6 5DT, N6 5DQ, N6 5DP, N6 5YA, N6 5DF, N6 5DH, N6 5DU, N6 5ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N6 5DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 48.1% | 54% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 46% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 5DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 42.7% | 37.5% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 52.5% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 62.7% | 62.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 24.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5DR this area, 6.2% 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 80.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -12.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.2% | 80.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 46.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 80.6% | 73% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 64.5% | 60% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 11% | 16% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 60% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 24% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 11% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 1% | -6.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 4% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crouch End average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2024-06-17 | £3,106,371 |
| 62 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2024-05-31 | £3,069,783 |
| Flat 2 66 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-04-23 | £605,548 |
| Garden Flat 54 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2023-08-11 | £937,154 |
| 56A Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-04-11 | £362,709 |
N6 5DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 37 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,105 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 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Infant School Crescent Road , Hornsey N8 8AT | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 961 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 | 2,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,132 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beehive School Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Islington Branch , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountview Theatre School 104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA | - not rated | 856 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Aloysians | St Aloysius College Sports Field, Hurst Avenue | 307 yd | |
| Wine Connection | Wine Connection, Ground Floor | 511 yd | |
| Merro Cafe | 85 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey | 514 yd | |
| Embrace Cafe | Embrace Cafe, Former | 581 yd | |
| Bombay Rickshaw | 172 Archway Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 596 yd | |
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 764 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 780 yd | |
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 799 yd | |
| The Charlotte Despard | The Charlotte Despard, Ground Floor | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Hornsey Rise BP) | Subway (Hornsey Rise BP), Commercial Unit | 500 yd | |
| The Oak Chinese | The Oak Chinese, 75 Hazellville Road | 522 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Archway Road | 585 yd | |
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 622 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 594 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 628 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 640 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 706 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 229 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 776 yd | |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 777 yd | |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 903 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 | 216.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.