Castle Yard is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5DZ 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 Castle Yard, London, N6 5DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5DX, N6 4AX, N6 5DY, N6 4BH, N6 5EG, N6 5ED, N6 4AA, N6 5EB, N6 4BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N6 5DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 48.3% | 54.9% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 45.1% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 28.5% | 31.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 50.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 54.1% | 58.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 28.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5DZ this area, 2.7% 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 79.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 6.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.1% | 79.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 46.1% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 86.6% | 82.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 75.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 16.3% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 1.7% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 8% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Yard was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Yard has the 9th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Highgate and the 301st highest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Castle Yard, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £943,000 | 2023-09-06 | £997,459 |
| 6 Castle Yard, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2021-03-16 | £1,034,699 |
| 9 Castle Yard, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2019-08-08 | £1,048,740 |
| 2 Castle Yard, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2018-09-10 | £1,034,647 |
| 2 Castle Yard, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2014-06-06 | £1,280,519 |
N6 5DZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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 5DZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,161 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 | 4,194 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 | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Storey Road , North Hill N6 4ED | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 1,198 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 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,634 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 | 1,640 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 | 3,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 4,625 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School 1 Bloomfield Road , Highgate N6 4ET | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 437 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 559 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 | 183 yd | |
| The Bull | 13 North Hill, Hornsey | 264 yd | |
| DON Ciccio - Osteria Siciliana | 1a Hampstead Lane | 270 yd | |
| Gails Bakery Highgate | 88-90 Highgate High Street | 297 yd | |
| Chango | 82 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 91 yd | |
| The Red Lion & Sun | Red Lion And Sun, 25 North Road | 99 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 53 Highgate High Street | 331 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 37 Highgate High Street | 390 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle | 69 Highgate High Street | 307 yd | |
| Turquoise Kitchen Highgate | 6 South Grove | 389 yd | |
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 482 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 526 yd | |
| The Tiffin Guru Ltd | 371A Archway Road, Hornsey | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 412 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 467 yd | |
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 682 yd | |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 704 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 918 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 | 198.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.