Edison Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8AE is located in the Crouch End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edison Road, London, N8 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 8BT, N8 8EG, N8 8AD, N8 8AN, N8 8AA, N8 8AG, N8 8ED, N8 8AL, N8 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N8 8AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.4% | 41.6% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 44.7% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 58.6% | 65% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 25.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8AE this area, 5.6% 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 73.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 6.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 8.8% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.9% | 73.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 39.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 85.2% | 80.2% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 75.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 1.8% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edison Road was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edison Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 110th lowest crime rate of 700 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Edison Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,490,000 | 2025-10-03 | £1,500,186 |
| 10 Edison Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,498,000 | 2024-06-28 | £1,692,125 |
| 26 Edison Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2023-07-03 | £1,063,998 |
| 11 Edison Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2020-09-11 | £1,254,531 |
| Flat B 13 Edison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-04-03 | £458,677 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Edison Road, London, N8 8AE has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 13 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Edison Road, London, N8 8AE has low surface water flood risk.
5 of 13 properties (38.46%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
N8 8AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Infant School Crescent Road , Hornsey N8 8AT | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,219 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,195 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountview Theatre School 104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA | - not rated | 298 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive School Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Islington Branch , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOW Simply Japanese | 18 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey | 65 yd | |
| Too Too Moo Crouch End | Restaurant, 12 Crouch End Hill | 65 yd | |
| Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen | 66-68 Crouch End Hill | 80 yd | |
| La Vecchia Pizzeria | Restaurant, 10 Crouch End Hill | 84 yd | |
| Zambrero | 7 The Broadway | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 108 yd | |
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 181 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 268 yd | |
| Bar Esteban | 29 Park Road | 350 yd | |
| The Fox at Crouch End | 2 Park Road, Hornsey | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily @ | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 168 yd | |
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 350 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 364 yd | |
| The Bagel Guys | Left Shop, 11 Broadway Parade | 367 yd | |
| Basilico | 51 Park Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 98 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 168 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 168 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 168 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 74 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 427 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 528 yd | |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 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 | 76.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.7% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.