Great Amwell Lane is in London and in Haringey district. N8 7NP is located in the Hornsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Amwell Lane, London, N8 7NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 7RB, N8 7RW, N8 7RX, N8 7SL, N8 7RZ, N8 7RF, N8 7SE, N8 7SJ, N8 7AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N8 7NP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 7NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 59.8% | 58.8% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 31.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 54.3% | 59.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 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.
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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 10% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 61.5% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 69.3% | 59.4% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 63.5% | 60.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 16.7% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 60.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 25.1% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 3.8% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 5% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Amwell Lane was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Hornsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Amwell Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hornsey and the 320th lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Judd Apartments Great Amwell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2025-06-30 | £140,133 |
| 18 Judd Apartments Great Amwell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-04-16 | £138,344 |
| 14 Judd Apartments Great Amwell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2025-03-31 | £246,027 |
| 39 Judd Apartments Great Amwell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,050 | 2023-03-31 | £131,775 |
| 8 Judd Apartments Great Amwell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-08 | £140,566 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,963 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 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Infant School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Rectory Gardens , Hornsey N8 7QN | - not rated | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Western Road , Wood Green N22 6UH | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Western Road , Wood Green N22 6UH | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 432 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 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,131 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 | 4,259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 388 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Secondary School of London 22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Pupil Referral Unit Commerce Road , Wood Green N22 8DZ | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octagon AP Academy Commerce Road , Wood Green N22 8DZ | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Restaurant | Pump House, 1 New River Avenue | 319 yd | |
| La Gioconda | 59 High Street, Hornsey | 350 yd | |
| Island of Nairobi | 17 High Street | 380 yd | |
| Kansas Chicken | Ground Floor Shop, 102 High Street | 396 yd | |
| Islands | 104 High Street | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Northern Railway Tavern | Great Northern Railway Tavern, 67 High Street | 350 yd | |
| The Hornsey Arms | 26 High Street, Hornsey | 527 yd | |
| The Tav | 18 High Street | 556 yd | |
| The Recshop CIC | Unit 17a, Wood Green Shopping City | 785 yd | |
| Rio Nightclub | 9A The Broadway, Wood Green | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trench Town Rock Jamaican Cuisine | 4 Campsbourne Road, Hornsey | 390 yd | |
| Terry's Kebab House | 86 High Street, Hornsey | 402 yd | |
| Sandwich World | 15 High Street, Hornsey | 404 yd | |
| The Tiffin Tin | 28 High Street, Hornsey | 474 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen @ | Three Compasses, 62 High Street | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Smithfield Square, High Street | 346 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 46-50 High Street, Hornsey | 474 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 59 Mayes Road, Wood Green | 574 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 7-8, 88-96 High Road | 783 yd | |
| Mleczko Delikatesy Ltd | Unit A, Eclipse House, 35 Station Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| African Caribbean Leadership Council (Closed) West Indian Cultural Centre West Indian Cultural Centre Clarendon Road off Hornsey Park Road | 468 yd | |
| Greig City Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Zone Gym (Wood Green Gym) CYPRESS HOUSE CYPRESS HOUSE COBURG ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Heartlands High School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 642 yd |
| Wood Green Common (Closed) Mayes Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Easygym (London Wood Green) Wood Green Shopping City Wood Green Shopping City High Road | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Alexandra Park ANDERTON COURT ANDERTON COURT ALEXANDRA PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 878 yd |
| The Gym (London Wood Green) 725-731 725-731 LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.