Southwood Lane is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5ED 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 Southwood Lane, London, N6 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5EB, N6 4AX, N6 4BE, N6 5DZ, N6 5EA, N6 5DY, N6 5DX, N6 4BD, N6 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N6 5ED has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% 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 | 60.9% | 59.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 39.1% | 40.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 36.9% | -10.5% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 43.1% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 60.2% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 20.9% | -13.0% | 33.6% | -12.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 5ED this area, 6.9% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 7.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 11.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 65.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.6% | 71.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 74.3% | 76.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 76.8% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 19.2% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 1.5% | -19.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwood Lane was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.8% higher than the Fortis Green average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Southwood Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fortis Green and the 197th highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Southwood Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2019-11-01 | £2,049,638 |
| 43 Southwood Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,885,000 | 2019-01-24 | £2,166,991 |
| 47 Southwood Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,695,000 | 2017-06-19 | £1,939,639 |
| 43 Southwood Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2014-07-11 | £2,353,481 |
| 49 Southwood Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2010-01-05 | £2,568,545 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,935 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 | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,273 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 | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,823 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,945 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 | 177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 195 yd | |
| Gails Bakery Highgate | 88-90 Highgate High Street | 210 yd | |
| Chango | 82 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 221 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 66 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 247 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 62 Highgate High Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion & Sun | Red Lion And Sun, 25 North Road | 81 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 178 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 53 Highgate High Street | 244 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 37 Highgate High Street | 306 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle | 69 Highgate High Street | 222 yd | |
| Turquoise Kitchen Highgate | 6 South Grove | 304 yd | |
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 560 yd | |
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 593 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 334 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 533 yd | |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 613 yd | |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 871 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 | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 285 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.