Priory Gardens is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5QS 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 Priory Gardens, London, N6 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5QY, N6 5QL, N6 5QJ, N6 5QU, N6 5QN, N6 5AQ, N6 5QW, N6 5AF, N6 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N6 5QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.6% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 41.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 52.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 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 5QS this area, 4.4% 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 10.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 73% | 74.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 87% | 84.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 67.8% | 66% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 65.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 22% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 2% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Gardens was 130.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Priory Gardens has the 33rd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 272nd highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Priory Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,580,000 | 2022-08-22 | £1,632,285 |
| 42 Priory Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,960,000 | 2022-08-05 | £2,137,256 |
| 48 Priory Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,275,000 | 2022-03-28 | £2,420,367 |
| 20 Priory Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,215,000 | 2021-03-12 | £1,351,654 |
| 82 Priory Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,650,500 | 2020-11-20 | £1,724,738 |
N6 5QS 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 5QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,730 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 | 3,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 5,288 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 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tetherdown Primary School Grand Avenue , N10 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 1,708 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,687 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 1,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iro Sushi | 310 Archway Road | 295 yd | |
| Cool Carrot | 259 Archway Road | 321 yd | |
| Highgate Cafe | 291 Archway Road, Hornsey | 368 yd | |
| Food Room 305 | 305 Archway Road, Hornsey | 368 yd | |
| A La Mesa ltd | Jacksons Lane Community Centre, 269A Archway Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 270 yd | |
| The Woodman | 414 Archway Road, Hornsey | 388 yd | |
| The Highgate Inn | Public House, 385 Archway Road | 533 yd | |
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 602 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 381 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 468 yd | |
| The Tiffin Guru Ltd | 371A Archway Road, Hornsey | 468 yd | |
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 489 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 483 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 570 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 337 yd | |
| Highgate Wood HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE MUSWELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Highgate Cricket Lawn Tennis Club Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| North Middlesex Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 889 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.