Hurst Avenue is in London and in Haringey district. N6 5TW 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 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hurst Avenue, London, N6 5TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5AJ, N6 5AN, N6 5AP, N6 5NF, N6 5AL, N6 5NE, N6 5AW, N6 5WB, N6 5NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N6 5TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 45.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 64.9% | 66.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 27.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| 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 5TW this area, 7% 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 76.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 76.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 42.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 79.6% | 75.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 62.4% | 61.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 17.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 62.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 23.2% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 2% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Avenue was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurst Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 36th lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 35 Hurst Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2026-01-14 | £897,656 |
| Flat 3 35 Hurst Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £762,500 | 2024-03-15 | £789,533 |
| Flat 4 35 Hurst Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-08-11 | £751,514 |
| Flat 2 35 Hurst Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-06-23 | £776,113 |
| Flat 6 35 Hurst Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2015-06-17 | £463,962 |
N6 5TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,402 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 | 3,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Infant School Crescent Road , Hornsey N8 8AT | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 902 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 | 1,226 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,237 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 | 2,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 4,144 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 | 4,837 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,837 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 | 4,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 34 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive School Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Islington Branch , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Highfield School 1 Bloomfield Road , Highgate N6 4ET | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Aloysians | St Aloysius College Sports Field, Hurst Avenue | 201 yd | |
| Paya | 238 Archway Road | 499 yd | |
| Thai Tymes | Restaurant, 230 Archway Road | 501 yd | |
| Cafe N6 | 214 Archway Road | 508 yd | |
| Buon Vinello | 216 Archway Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 530 yd | |
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 537 yd | |
| The Woodman | 414 Archway Road, Hornsey | 790 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 933 yd | |
| Carboys | 55 Park Road, Hornsey | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 499 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Archway Road | 569 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 596 yd | |
| Elenis | 333-335 Archway Road, Hornsey | 764 yd | |
| Subway (Hornsey Rise BP) | Subway (Hornsey Rise BP), Commercial Unit | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 501 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 553 yd | |
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 845 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 892 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 402 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 664 yd | |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Highgate Cricket Lawn Tennis Club Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| North Middlesex Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.