Priory Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8NB 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 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 7HP, N8 8LA, N8 7HR, N10 3TH, N8 8JH, N8 8LB, N10 3TG, N8 8NA, N8 8JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N8 8NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 73.6% | 61.2% | -12.4% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 52.8% | 52.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 8NB this area, 9.8% 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 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.2% | 61.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.4% | 80.9% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 68.8% | 58.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 20.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 58.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 21.7% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 4.3% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11.2% | 1.5% | 9.7% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 284.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.5% higher than the Hornsey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Priory Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hornsey and the 76th highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177C Priory Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2022-07-13 | £5,082 |
| 177C Priory Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,500 | 2019-11-12 | £13,835 |
| 169 Priory Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2017-07-12 | £29,320 |
| 165A Priory Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2016-12-02 | £15,680 |
| Ground Floor Shop 183 Priory Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £347,400 | 2003-11-13 | £1,064,579 |
N8 8NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,019 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 | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill Primary School Muswell Hill , N10 3ST | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Junior School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Infant School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Junior School Rokesly Avenue , N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | 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 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,657 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 | 3,872 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 5,062 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Bros Bistro | 179 Priory Road | 18 yd | |
| Priory Park Cafe | Cafe, Priory Park | 57 yd | |
| The Fish Palace | 298 Park Road, Hornsey | 64 yd | |
| Jaramillo Cafe @ | Alexandra Palace Market, Alexandra Palace Way | 92 yd | |
| Hornsey Central Cafe Ltd | Queenswood Medical Practice, 151 Park Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory | Public House, 169 Priory Road | 2 yd | |
| Victoria Stakes | 1 Muswell Hill, Hornsey | 109 yd | |
| The Famous Royal Oak | Public House, 73 St James's Lane | 672 yd | |
| Pearce Catering | Public House, 73 St James's Lane | 672 yd | |
| The Venue N10 | 272 Muswell Hill Broadway, Hornsey | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss the Koala | 163 Priory Road | 43 yd | |
| Sushi Zone/Poke Zone | 300C Park Road, Hornsey | 64 yd | |
| The Priory Fish Bar | 16 Priory Road | 670 yd | |
| Grill Kebab House | 270 Muswell Hill Broadway, Hornsey | 812 yd | |
| Dhool | Restaurant, 218 Middle Lane | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Ground Floor Shop, 171-173 Priory Road | 0 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 126-128 Muswell Hill Broadway, Hornsey | 881 yd | |
| Waitrose Convenience | 390-392 Muswell Hill Broadway, Hornsey | 893 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 46-50 High Street, Hornsey | 1,011 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s | 12 Fortis Green Road, Hornsey | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| North Middlesex Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Highgate Cricket Lawn Tennis Club Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Muswell Hill) HILLFIELD PARK HILLFIELD PARK MUSWELL HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Muswell Hill Centre HILLFIELD PARK | 724 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.