N6 5HP is in College Hill, London and Haringey district. N6 5HP 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 College Hill, London, N6 5HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5HH, N6 5HT, N6 5HJ, N6 5HW, N6 5HR, N6 5HQ, N6 5XH, N6 5LJ, N6 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N6 5HP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 5HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 51.8% | 45.5% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 43.8% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 66.5% | 62.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 31.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5HP this area, 3.9% 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 79.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.8% | 79.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 46.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 81% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 76.1% | 70.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 17.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 70.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 18.5% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 1.1% | -12.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around N6 5HP was 300.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 234.2% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
N6 5HP has the 2nd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Highgate and the 64th highest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 47 Cromwell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-02-28 | £498,040 |
| Flat 1 47 Cromwell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-04-26 | £975,543 |
| 61B Cromwell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-04-21 | £1,174,516 |
| Flat 4 Wasdale Court, 45 Cromwell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-01-29 | £648,693 |
| 61A Cromwell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2019-06-11 | £1,421,580 |
N6 5HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5HP 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,830 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 | 3,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School North Road , Highgate N6 4BG | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 938 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 | 946 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,346 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 | 3,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 258 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 296 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Rickshaw | 172 Archway Road | 204 yd | |
| Kampai | Restaurant, 175 Archway Road | 210 yd | |
| Brendan The Navigator | Brendan The Navigator, 90 Highgate Hill | 230 yd | |
| Lauderdale House | Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill | 271 yd | |
| Freyja Cafe Bistro | 179 Archway Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 311 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street | 424 yd | |
| The Charlotte Despard | The Charlotte Despard, Ground Floor | 458 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 37 Highgate High Street | 503 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 53 Highgate High Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 238 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Archway Road | 249 yd | |
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 421 yd | |
| Turquoise Kitchen Highgate | 6 South Grove | 531 yd | |
| Bottle | 69 Highgate High Street | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 341 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 428 yd | |
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 610 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 226 yd | |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 272 yd | |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 756 yd | |
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 809 yd | |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 966 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 10.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.