Swains Lane is in London and in Camden district. N6 6PJ is located in the Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swains Lane, London, N6 6PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N6 6DD, N6 6PL, N6 6DJ, N6 6BL, N6 6BJ, N6 6BS, N6 5JR, N6 5JT, N6 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N6 6PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N6 6PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 22.2% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 54.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 48% | 57.4% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6PJ this area, 6.8% 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 73.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 5.8% | -6.1% | 16.9% | -11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.2% | 73.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 40.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 86.7% | 82.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 79.3% | 71.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 71.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.5% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 2.3% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Jewish | 9.3% | 0.5% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swains Lane was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swains Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 231st lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Swains Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2024-06-21 | £1,796,049 |
| 87 Swains Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2022-09-02 | £1,853,029 |
| 89 Swains Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,175,000 | 2021-05-21 | £2,215,366 |
| 101 Swains Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2020-09-25 | £1,538,717 |
| 103 Swains Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2020-09-14 | £1,856,230 |
N6 6PJ 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 6PJ 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.
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Other | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 4,359 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 | 4,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School North Road , Highgate N6 4BG | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,356 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 375 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 394 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| U DESSERT | 15 Highgate High Street | 227 yd | |
| Limone Fine Foods | 15 Highgate High Street | 227 yd | |
| Namaaste Highgate | 4 South Grove | 233 yd | |
| PizzaExpress Limited | 30 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 256 yd | |
| Rack City Ribs @ | Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn | 37 Highgate High Street | 236 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street | 256 yd | |
| Flask Tavern | 77 Highgate West Hill | 290 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 53 Highgate High Street | 296 yd | |
| The Red Lion & Sun | Red Lion And Sun, 25 North Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise Kitchen Highgate | 6 South Grove | 232 yd | |
| Bottle | 69 Highgate High Street | 339 yd | |
| Impasto | Unit 1, 171 Archway Road | 726 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Archway Road | 760 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 21 Swain's Lane | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, Hornsey | 256 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Hill House | 711 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 767 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 803 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 260-268 Archway Road, Hornsey | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 206 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 320 yd | |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 680 yd | |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Mallinson Sports Centre BISHOPSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Hampstead Bathing Pond MILLFIELD LANE | swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Jackson'S Lane Community Centre 269A 269A ARCHWAY ROAD | 984 yd | |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 1,004 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 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.