Crescent Road is in Hornsey, London and in Haringey district. N8 8DA 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 Crescent Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 8AY, N8 8AP, N8 8DN, N8 8AW, N8 8AL, N8 8AN, N8 8AR, N8 8AX, N8 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N8 8DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 53.5% | 59.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 31% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 3.4% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 51.9% | 60.4% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 26.1% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8DA this area, 4% 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 80.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 4.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -13.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.7% | 80.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 46.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 83.8% | 76% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 75.7% | 61% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 16.7% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73% | 61.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 23% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 2.9% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Crescent Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Corrib Heights Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-01-15 | £404,490 |
| Flat 14 Corrib Heights Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-08-14 | £465,000 |
| Flat 3 Corrib Heights Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-06-29 | £584,818 |
| Flat 11 Corrib Heights Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-03-19 | £431,785 |
| Flat 3 Corrib Heights Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-03-29 | £387,827 |
N8 8DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Elm Grove , N8 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 5,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,434 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen | 66-68 Crouch End Hill | 129 yd | |
| WOW Simply Japanese | 18 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey | 212 yd | |
| Too Too Moo Crouch End | Restaurant, 12 Crouch End Hill | 212 yd | |
| La Vecchia Pizzeria | Restaurant, 10 Crouch End Hill | 233 yd | |
| Merro Cafe | 85 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 261 yd | |
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 275 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 422 yd | |
| Bar Esteban | 29 Park Road | 485 yd | |
| The Fox at Crouch End | 2 Park Road, Hornsey | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily @ | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 326 yd | |
| Subway (Hornsey Rise BP) | Subway (Hornsey Rise BP), Commercial Unit | 406 yd | |
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 499 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 507 yd | |
| The Bagel Guys | Left Shop, 11 Broadway Parade | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 179 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 326 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 326 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 326 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 323 yd |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 685 yd | |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.