Miles Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 7FQ is located in the Hornsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 2017-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Miles Road, London, N8 7FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 7FL, N8 7FR, N8 7SJ, N8 7SE, N8 7BD, N8 7FY, N8 7FG, N8 7PX, N8 7FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N8 7FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41% | 50.3% | 9.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 59% | 49.7% | -9.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 75.4% | 63.4% | -12.0% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 52.5% | 64.7% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 27.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 7.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7FQ this area, 3.9% 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 75.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 4.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.7% | 75.8% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 42.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 71.6% | 74.1% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 62.8% | 68.6% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 16.9% | 10.3% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 70.2% | 10.6% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 15.2% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 4.1% | -10.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 2.9% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Miles Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hornsey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 35 Matcham Court Miles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-10 | £390,284 |
| Flat 17 Matcham Court Miles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,750 | 2024-06-28 | £141,895 |
| Flat 20 Matcham Court Miles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-02-29 | £138,630 |
| Flat 6 Matcham Court Miles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-02-21 | £539,116 |
| Flat 8 Matcham Court Miles Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-11-21 | £169,318 |
N8 7FQ 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campsbourne Junior School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Infant School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Rectory Gardens , Hornsey N8 7QN | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Hornsey N8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Western Road , Wood Green N22 6UH | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 577 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Secondary School of London 22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Learning Partnership Commerce Road , N22 8DZ | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Pupil Referral Unit Commerce Road , Wood Green N22 8DZ | - not rated | 1,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island of Nairobi | 17 High Street | 199 yd | |
| La Gioconda | 59 High Street, Hornsey | 208 yd | |
| TFC Chicken and Pizza | 13 High Street, Hornsey | 215 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab, 11A Islington High Street | 218 yd | |
| Luka Caffe | 1 High Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Northern Railway Tavern | Great Northern Railway Tavern, 67 High Street | 208 yd | |
| The Hornsey Arms | 26 High Street, Hornsey | 338 yd | |
| The Tav | 18 High Street | 367 yd | |
| McCafferty's Irish Bar | Public House, 128 Tottenham Lane | 692 yd | |
| The Recshop CIC | Unit 17a, Wood Green Shopping City | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trench Town Rock Jamaican Cuisine | 4 Campsbourne Road, Hornsey | 202 yd | |
| Sandwich World | 15 High Street, Hornsey | 218 yd | |
| Terry's Kebab House | 86 High Street, Hornsey | 242 yd | |
| The Tiffin Tin | 28 High Street, Hornsey | 285 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen @ | Three Compasses, 62 High Street | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Smithfield Square, High Street | 213 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 46-50 High Street, Hornsey | 285 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 59 Mayes Road, Wood Green | 762 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 947 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 7-8, 88-96 High Road | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greig City Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| African Caribbean Leadership Council (Closed) West Indian Cultural Centre West Indian Cultural Centre Clarendon Road off Hornsey Park Road | 525 yd | |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Zone Gym (Wood Green Gym) CYPRESS HOUSE CYPRESS HOUSE COBURG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Heartlands High School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 797 yd |
| Wood Green Common (Closed) Mayes Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Alexandra Park ANDERTON COURT ANDERTON COURT ALEXANDRA PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Easygym (London Wood Green) Wood Green Shopping City Wood Green Shopping City High Road | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.