Holmesdale Road is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5TH 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 Holmesdale Road, London, N6 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5TQ, N6 5AX, N6 5TR, N6 5BP, N6 5TJ, N6 5TL, N6 5TF, N6 5BN, N6 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N6 5TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 42.7% | 46.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 42% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (92%) 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 | 65% | 59.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 5TH this area, 2.4% 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 78.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.2% | 78.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 44.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 86.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 79.2% | 71.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 71.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.9% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 4.8% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmesdale Road was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Holmesdale Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Highgate and the 260th lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Holmesdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2025-01-08 | £1,294,643 |
| 9 Holmesdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2024-07-01 | £1,590,126 |
| 29 Holmesdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2024-01-26 | £1,584,259 |
| 5B Holmesdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-06-23 | £618,133 |
| 59 Holmesdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-03-16 | £1,334,185 |
N6 5TH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 5TH 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 | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,308 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 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School North Road , Highgate N6 4BG | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Infant School Crescent Road , Hornsey N8 8AT | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,263 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 | 2,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,875 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 | 4,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,984 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 | 266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 467 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 526 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School 1 Bloomfield Road , Highgate N6 4ET | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 616 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paya | 238 Archway Road | 60 yd | |
| Thai Tymes | Restaurant, 230 Archway Road | 69 yd | |
| Buon Vinello | 216 Archway Road | 121 yd | |
| Cafe N6 | 214 Archway Road | 127 yd | |
| Iro Sushi | 310 Archway Road | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 192 yd | |
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 217 yd | |
| The Woodman | 414 Archway Road, Hornsey | 510 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | 98 North Road, Hornsey | 586 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 74 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 262 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Archway Road | 271 yd | |
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 461 yd | |
| Mega Grill | 373A Archway Road, Hornsey | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 69 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 155 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 648 yd | |
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 333 yd | |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 675 yd | |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 708 yd | |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 827 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Highgate Wood HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE HIGHGATE WOOD LODGE MUSWELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,041 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.