Hornsey Lane is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5NH 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 Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5XB, N6 5NU, N6 5NR, N19 3UG, N6 5NS, N6 5NJ, N19 3UF, N19 3TY, N8 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N6 5NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 48% | 54.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 28.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 51.9% | 47.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 29.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 17.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.7% | 55.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 78.5% | 68.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 62.9% 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 | 70.4% | 62.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 13.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 62.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 22.4% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 5% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornsey Lane was 346.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.8% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hornsey Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 52nd highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.1%.

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 7 125 Hornsey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-12-02 | £476,247 |
| 133B Hornsey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-06-13 | £390,906 |
| Flat 1 125 Hornsey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-08-21 | £730,000 |
| Flat 2 125 Hornsey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-02-23 | £656,626 |
| Flat 17 125 Hornsey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2022-03-11 | £570,746 |
N6 5NH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,663 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 | 2,854 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 | 4,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Elm Grove , N8 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,653 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 5,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,296 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 | 3,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 1,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merro Cafe | 85 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey | 227 yd | |
| Wine Connection | Wine Connection, Ground Floor | 281 yd | |
| Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen | 66-68 Crouch End Hill | 490 yd | |
| Embrace Cafe | Embrace Cafe, Former | 512 yd | |
| The Old Aloysians | St Aloysius College Sports Field, Hurst Avenue | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 600 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 637 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Tavern | Shaftesbury Tavern, Ground Floor | 723 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 807 yd | |
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Hornsey Rise BP) | Subway (Hornsey Rise BP), Commercial Unit | 169 yd | |
| The Oak Chinese | The Oak Chinese, 75 Hazellville Road | 289 yd | |
| Fisherman | Fisherman, Ground Floor | 686 yd | |
| Sushi Daily @ | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 708 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza and kebab | Perfect Pizza and kebab, 505 Hornsey Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 519 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 528 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 708 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 708 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 322 yd |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 609 yd | |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 869 yd | |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.