Effingham Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 0AB is located in the Harringay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tottenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Effingham Road, London, N8 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 0AA, N8 0AL, N8 0NG, N8 0AJ, N8 0NH, N8 0BU, N8 0ND, N8 0AN, N8 0NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N8 0AB is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N8 0AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 56.4% | 57% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.4% | 29.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 54.4% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 27.3% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 14.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.3% | 65.4% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 62.5% | 66.7% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 59.8% | 63.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 63.4% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 23.7% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 5.1% | -23.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Effingham Road was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Harringay average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Effingham Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Harringay and the 317th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Effingham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,086,300 | 2024-08-15 | £1,111,899 |
| 48 Effingham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2023-04-06 | £1,118,754 |
| 12 Effingham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2023-01-20 | £894,105 |
| 42 Effingham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2022-11-04 | £1,176,467 |
| 30 Effingham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,080,575 | 2022-08-05 | £1,116,333 |
N8 0AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Harringay Primary School Falkland Road , Hornsey N8 0NU | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Infant School Pemberton Road , Haringey N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Junior School Pemberton Rd , N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Hornsey N8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Denton Road , Hornsey N8 9WP | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 252 West Green Road , Tottenham N15 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,594 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Downhills Park Road , Tottenham N17 6AR | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation First Floor , 277 St Anne's Road, Suffolk Road Entrance N15 5RG | - not rated | 1,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beans & Barley | 595-597 Green Lanes, Hornsey | 319 yd | |
| Filo @ Kitchen | Restaurant, 599-601 Green Lanes | 321 yd | |
| Chakra | Cafe, 587 Green Lanes | 327 yd | |
| Cafe Ora | 581 Green Lanes, Hornsey | 327 yd | |
| Kursal | 645 Green Lanes | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langham Working Mens Club | Club, 600 Green Lanes | 407 yd | |
| Brouhaha | Restaurant, 499-501 Green Lanes | 537 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Public House, 203 High Road | 902 yd | |
| McCafferty's Irish Bar | Public House, 128 Tottenham Lane | 903 yd | |
| The Great Northern Railway Tavern | Great Northern Railway Tavern, 67 High Street | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Ways | 527 Green Lanes | 460 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | 444 St Anns Road, Tottenham | 498 yd | |
| Lewin's Caribbean Cuisine Limited | Unit 1-5, Cranford Way | 535 yd | |
| Maroush Crouch End @ | Unit 21, Cranford Way | 542 yd | |
| Poke Shack @ | Unit 21, Cranford Way | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8-9 Salisbury Promenade, Green Lanes | 476 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 17-19 Grand Parade, Tottenham | 562 yd | |
| Paan Bazaar | 3 Wellington Terrace, Turnpike Lane | 741 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 1-3 High Road | 827 yd | |
| Montego's Food Market | 21-23 High Road, Wood Green | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Haringey) 6-9 6-9 GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| African Caribbean Leadership Council (Closed) West Indian Cultural Centre West Indian Cultural Centre Clarendon Road off Hornsey Park Road | 773 yd | |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 865 yd | |
| Greig City Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.