Avenue Road is in Highgate, London and in Haringey district. N6 5YA 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 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue Road, Highgate, London, N6 5YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 5DH, N6 5DQ, N6 5DP, N6 5DT, N6 5DU, N6 5DG, N6 5DR, N6 5DJ, N6 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N6 5YA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5YA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 55.1% | 49.7% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 32.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 57.6% | 58.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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 5YA this area, 3.3% 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.7% | 75.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86.2% | 83.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 59.6% 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% | 59.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 20.2% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| British Overseas | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 59.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26.1% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 2.3% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Avenue Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 98th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage 7, 23 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2024-05-14 | £57,296 |
| Garage 9, 23 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2024-03-22 | £28,934 |
| Garage 11, 23 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2024-03-22 | £28,934 |
| Garage 3, 23 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2024-03-22 | £28,934 |
| Garage 4, 23 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2024-03-22 | £28,934 |
N6 5YA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 3,026 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 | 4,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 797 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 | 991 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,886 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,085 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 5,467 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 356 yd | |
| Merro Cafe | 85 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey | 429 yd | |
| Wine Connection | Wine Connection, Ground Floor | 445 yd | |
| Embrace Cafe | Embrace Cafe, Former | 555 yd | |
| Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen | 66-68 Crouch End Hill | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 666 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 721 yd | |
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 729 yd | |
| The Boogaloo | Public House, 312 Archway Road | 851 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Hornsey Rise BP) | Subway (Hornsey Rise BP), Commercial Unit | 413 yd | |
| The Oak Chinese | The Oak Chinese, 75 Hazellville Road | 456 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Archway Road | 648 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 690 yd | |
| Cocoro Highgate | 232 Archway Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 567 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 639 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 707 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 713 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 777 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 | 201 yd |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 730 yd | |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 800 yd | |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 892 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.