Overview of N8 8LS

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Park Avenue South is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8LS 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 Park Avenue South, London, N8 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N8 8QU, N8 8LX, N8 8LQ, N8 8LY, N8 8QT, N8 8QX, N8 8LR, N8 8QS, N8 8QY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N8 8LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.6%51.1%-2.5% 51.0% 0.1%
Male46.4%48.9%2.5% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single41.4%40.1%-1.3% 37.9% 2.2%
Married: Opposite sex43.6%48.6%5.0% 44.2% 4.4%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.4%1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Separated2.6%0.7%-1.9% 2.2% -1.5%
Divorced8.8%3.9%-4.9% 9.1% -5.2%
Widowed2.9%5.3%2.4% 6.1% -0.8%

Health

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%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.4%61.5%2.1% 48.4% 13.1%
Good health31.5%28.5%-3.0% 33.6% -5.1%
Fair health7%7.1%0.1% 12.7% -5.6%
Bad health1.5%2%0.5% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0.6%0.9%0.3% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LS this area, 3.2% 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 66.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.1%3.2%-1.9% 18.2% -15.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.1%6.3%-1.8% 9.6% -3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.4%9.2%0.8% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship0.7%1.8%1.1% 5.3% -3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.9%12%-1.9% 16.9% -4.9%
Degree or Similar61.2%66.5%5.3% 33.8% 32.7%
Other2.6%1.1%-1.5% 2.8% -1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian3.3%2.9%-0.4% 3.1% -0.2%
Pakistani0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian0.9%1.7%0.8% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African1.5%0.9%-0.6% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean3%3.4%0.4% 1.0% 2.4%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian2.1%1.7%-0.4% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and African0%1.1%1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.1%2%-0.1% 0.9% 1.1%
Mixed Other2.1%0.3%-1.8% 0.8% -0.5%
White81.2%79.7%-1.5% 81.4% -1.7%
Arab0.3%1.4%1.1% 0.6% 0.8%
Other2.4%3.2%0.8% 1.6% 1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.2%76.1%-5.1% 83.2% -7.1%
European Union3.6%8%4.4% 6.1% 1.9%
Rest of Europe3%1.4%-1.6% 0.8% 0.6%
Africa4.2%1.7%-2.5% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia2.4%4.8%2.4% 5.6% -0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.2%5.4%1.2% 1.3% 4.1%
Oceania0.6%2.6%2.0% 0.3% 2.3%
British Overseas0.6%0%-0.6% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.3%76.3%-4.0% 83.2% -6.9%
10+ Years0.6%13.7%13.1% 9.8% 3.9%
5-10 Years1.8%5.4%3.6% 2.9% 2.5%
2-5 Years2.7%3.4%0.7% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years14.5%1.1%-13.4% 1.9% -0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.4% 76.7% 7.7%
Ireland2% 0.6% 1.4%
France1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Italy1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Europe1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Central and South America0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held2.6% 13.5% -10.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion49% 37.2% 11.8%
Christian30.4% 46.2% -15.8%
Buddhist1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Jewish6.6% 0.5% 6.1%
Muslim3.7% 6.5% -2.8%
Sikh1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Not answered6.9% 6.0% 0.9%

Safety

Is Park Avenue South Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue South was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Park Avenue South has the 47th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 309th lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£79,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N8 8LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Avenue South are based on 134 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Haringey.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Park Avenue South, London, N8 8LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for N8 8LS

Average Price
£1,663,447
Semi-Detached
£561,582
Terraced
£2,088,616
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£663,406
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Avenue South

Average Price
£1,603,910
Semi-Detached
£1,549,300
Terraced
£1,847,801
Detached
£1,703,200
Flats/Maisonettes
£709,050
Other
£1,146,126

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Avenue SouthStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
64 Park Avenue South, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£2,105,0002026-01-12 £2,135,685
80A Park Avenue South, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£975,0002024-07-01 £1,013,796
62 Park Avenue South, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£2,070,0002023-12-11 £2,279,620
60 Park Avenue South, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,500,0002023-09-06 £1,586,626
82 Park Avenue South, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£2,550,0002022-07-22 £2,773,125
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N8 8LS

Employment

N8 8LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8LS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee102
Retired53
Self-Employed49
Part-Time Employee25
Student (economically inactive)20
Looking after home or family12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed7
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5

Employment Industry

Education37
Professional, scientific and technical activities31
Information and communication28
Human health and social work activities18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Other16
Financial and insurance activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities7
Real estate activities5
Construction5
Administrative and support service activities3
Manufacturing3
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF
3out of 4 1,656 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 2,492 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,563 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 2,614 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rowland Hill Nursery School
White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT
4out of 4 3,866 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's CofE Junior School
Rectory Gardens , Hornsey N8 7QN
- not rated 554 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Rokesly Junior School
Rokesly Avenue , N8 8NH
3out of 4 695 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH
3out of 4 695 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Campsbourne Junior School
Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF
3out of 4 739 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Campsbourne Infant School
Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF
3out of 4 739 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highgate Wood Secondary School
Montenotte Road , N8 8RN
3out of 4 637 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greig City Academy
High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU
3out of 4 808 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 818 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hornsey School for Girls
Inderwick Road , N8 9JF
3out of 4 1,088 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Heartlands High School
Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST
- not rated 1,606 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 3,523 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU
- not rated 4,196 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY
- not rated 4,396 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 4,396 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 4,396 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
4out of 4 4,465 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 4,846 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN
4out of 4 5,161 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 673 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Hornsey Centre for Children
26a Dukes Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2PT
- not rated 1,182 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mountview Theatre School
104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA
- not rated 1,184 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kestrel House School
104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA
- not rated 1,184 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Limewood School
19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW
- not rated 1,201 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Les Associes Restaurant172 Park Road252 yd
Hornsey Central Cafe LtdQueenswood Medical Practice, 151 Park Road317 yd
Crouch End Cricket ClubCalthorpe Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club, Crouch End Playing Fields338 yd
Elsie CafeRestaurant, 10 Priory Road351 yd
Mem's Cafe28 Veryan Court, Park Road404 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The PrioryPublic House, 169 Priory Road420 yd
The Maynard ArmsPublic House, 70 Park Road494 yd
Victoria Stakes1 Muswell Hill, Hornsey519 yd
Carboys55 Park Road, Hornsey542 yd
The Tav18 High Street574 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Priory Fish Bar16 Priory Road352 yd
Kiss the Koala163 Priory Road376 yd
Sushi Zone/Poke Zone300C Park Road, Hornsey450 yd
DhoolRestaurant, 218 Middle Lane499 yd
The Hub/The Shack @Park Road Swimming Pools, Park Road525 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-opGround Floor Shop, 171-173 Priory Road419 yd
Tesco Express46-50 High Street, Hornsey679 yd
Harvest @159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey761 yd
Tesco Express25 The Broadway, Hornsey862 yd
Sainsbury's21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey862 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Priory Park
PRIORY ROAD
tennis courts199 yd
Park Road Pools And Fitness
PARK ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool338 yd
Crouch End Cricket Club
PARK ROAD
grass pitches490 yd
The Hornsey Club
Tivoli Road
grass pitches539 yd
Highgate Wood School
MONTENOTTE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts570 yd
North Middlesex Cricket Club
PARK ROAD
grass pitches608 yd
Highgate Cricket Lawn Tennis Club
Park Road
grass pitches, tennis courts608 yd
Virgin Active Club (Crouch End)
TOTTENHAM LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool677 yd
Ymca (North London)
Tottenham Lane
690 yd
North London Ymca
TOTTENHAM LANE
health and fitness suite706 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed75.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed62.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.