Shepherds Hill is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5QJ 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 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5QL, N6 5AF, N6 5AQ, N6 5QY, N6 5AG, N6 5QS, N6 5QU, N6 5QN, N6 5QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N6 5QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 45.5% | 47.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.5% | 52.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 36.9% | 37.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (94%) 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 | 60% | 64.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 5QJ this area, 2.9% 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 79.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 5.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.7% | 79.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.5% | 76.4% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
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 | 70.9% | 70.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 70.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 18.9% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 4.9% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherds Hill was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shepherds Hill has the 25th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 120th lowest crime rate of 700 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 5 21 Shepherds Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2025-02-12 | £834,930 |
| Flat 1 25 Shepherds Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-04-05 | £563,054 |
| 17B Shepherds Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-12-12 | £706,451 |
| 11B Shepherds Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £724,000 | 2023-09-28 | £727,683 |
| 13 Shepherds Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £5,670,000 | 2023-01-27 | £5,845,770 |
N6 5QJ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,796 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 | 3,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Storey Road , North Hill N6 4ED | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 968 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 | 1,495 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,500 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 | 3,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 4,480 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,597 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 | 4out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highfield School 1 Bloomfield Road , Highgate N6 4ET | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 793 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iro Sushi | 310 Archway Road | 190 yd | |
| Cool Carrot | 259 Archway Road | 224 yd | |
| Highgate Cafe | 291 Archway Road, Hornsey | 330 yd | |
| Food Room 305 | 305 Archway Road, Hornsey | 330 yd | |
| A La Mesa ltd | Jacksons Lane Community Centre, 269A Archway Road | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 168 yd | |
| The Woodman | 414 Archway Road, Hornsey | 373 yd | |
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 486 yd | |
| The Highgate Inn | Public House, 385 Archway Road | 540 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 350 yd | |
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 371 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 463 yd | |
| The Tiffin Guru Ltd | 371A Archway Road, Hornsey | 463 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 365 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 452 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 898 yd | |
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 270 yd | |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Highgate Wood HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE MUSWELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Highgate Cricket Lawn Tennis Club Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 851 yd |
| North Middlesex Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 951 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 | 73.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.4% |
| 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 | 207 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.