Priory Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8LP is located in the Hornsey 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 Priory Road, London, N8 8LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 7RD, N8 8LL, N8 8LH, N8 8LJ, N8 8LN, N8 7EX, N8 8LR, N8 8LQ, N8 7RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N8 8LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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% | 55.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 31.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.7%) 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 | 59.9% | 63.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 29.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8LP this area, 5.1% 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 70.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 5.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 70.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 36.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 82.2% | 80.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
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 | 72.1% | 68.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 15.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 68.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 17.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 1.1% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Priory Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39A Priory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-10-02 | £883,019 |
| 39A Priory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2017-08-01 | £784,174 |
| 35 Priory Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2014-04-25 | £1,698,926 |
| 39A Priory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2004-10-15 | £539,758 |
| 35 Priory Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2002-12-18 | £1,393,609 |
N8 8LP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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.
N8 8LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,831 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 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,670 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 | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Infant School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Junior School Rokesly Avenue , N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Hornsey N8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,681 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 | 4,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Free schools | 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Cafe | Restaurant, 10 Priory Road | 76 yd | |
| Through the Woods | 212 Middle Lane | 222 yd | |
| Middle Moments - Outdoorium | 214 Middle Lane | 229 yd | |
| El’s Olive Cafe | 12 High Street | 282 yd | |
| La Pacena | Restaurant, 14 High Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tav | 18 High Street | 299 yd | |
| The Hornsey Arms | 26 High Street, Hornsey | 328 yd | |
| The Maynard Arms | Public House, 70 Park Road | 607 yd | |
| The Great Northern Railway Tavern | Great Northern Railway Tavern, 67 High Street | 621 yd | |
| The Priory | Public House, 169 Priory Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Fish Bar | 16 Priory Road | 77 yd | |
| Dhool | Restaurant, 218 Middle Lane | 228 yd | |
| The Hub/The Shack @ | Park Road Swimming Pools, Park Road | 357 yd | |
| The Tiffin Tin | 28 High Street, Hornsey | 403 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen @ | Three Compasses, 62 High Street | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 46-50 High Street, Hornsey | 403 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Shop, 171-173 Priory Road | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Smithfield Square, High Street | 640 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 682 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 83 yd |
| Greig City Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 661 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| North Middlesex Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 886 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.