Green Lanes is in London and in Haringey district. N8 0QY 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 Green Lanes, London, N8 0QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 0RD, N8 0SG, N8 0SH, N8 0SD, N8 0SA, N8 0SJ, N8 0SE, N8 0NP, N8 0NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N8 0QY 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 | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 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 N8 0QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 46.9% | 54.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 27.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 44.5% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 N8 0QY this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 30% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 19.3% | 1.4% | -17.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 61.5% | 48.2% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 16.9% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 15.3% |
In this area, just 35.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.5% | 35.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| European Union | 21.7% | 25.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 15% | 17.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| Africa | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.2% | 35.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 32.2% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 22.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 10.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 15.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.9% | 6.2% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 15.8% | 1.5% | 14.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Other religion | 8.8% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lanes was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Harringay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lanes has the 21st highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Harringay and the 241st highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2019-10-17 | £20,624 |
| 655 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £887,500 | 2018-10-26 | £1,017,925 |
| 645A Green Lanes, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £964,000 | 2017-03-22 | £961,091 |
| 645 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2017-01-24 | £20,287 |
| 651 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2016-11-02 | £1,046 |
The percentage of student residents living in N8 0QY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,027 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 | 253 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Stanley Road , Tottenham N15 3HD | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Green Primary School Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3RT | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Junior School Pemberton Rd , N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Infant School Pemberton Road , Haringey N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School 252 West Green Road , Tottenham N15 3QR | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,837 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 | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,815 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 | 3,248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,825 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 | 686 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation First Floor , 277 St Anne's Road, Suffolk Road Entrance N15 5RG | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brook Special Primary School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Cafe & Bar | Shop 661, 659-661 Green Lanes | 2 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 679 Green Lanes, Hornsey | 2 yd | |
| Family E&L | 3 Queens Parade, Green Lanes | 33 yd | |
| Nawroz Restaurant | 1 Queens Parade, Green Lanes | 33 yd | |
| Durazzo Pizzeria Restaurant | 4 Queens Parade, Green Lanes | 33 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langham Working Mens Club | Club, 600 Green Lanes | 243 yd | |
| Brouhaha | Restaurant, 499-501 Green Lanes | 642 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Public House, 203 High Road | 702 yd | |
| Goksun FC Social Club | 36 Westbury Avenue | 899 yd | |
| The Westbury | Public House, The Westbury, 57 Westbury Avenue | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 466 West Green Road | 266 yd | |
| Sfizi e delizie | 452 West Green Road | 294 yd | |
| It’s Greek Time | Flat B, 21 Waldeck Road | 316 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | 444 St Anns Road, Tottenham | 495 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 16 Turnpike Lane | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 8-9 Salisbury Promenade, Green Lanes | 132 yd | |
| Paan Bazaar | 3 Wellington Terrace, Turnpike Lane | 544 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 1-3 High Road | 637 yd | |
| Montego's Food Market | 21-23 High Road, Wood Green | 641 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 17-19 Grand Parade, Tottenham | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Haringey) 6-9 6-9 GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Park View School WEST GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 800 yd |
| African Caribbean Leadership Council (Closed) West Indian Cultural Centre West Indian Cultural Centre Clarendon Road off Hornsey Park Road | 834 yd | |
| Downhills Recreation Ground DOWNHILLS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Chestnuts Recreation Ground ST. ANN'S ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 956 yd |
| The Chestnut Centre ST. ANN'S ROAD | 1,076 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.