Middle Lane is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8PJ 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 Middle Lane, London, N8 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 8PL, N8 8TB, N8 8TD, N8 8PN, N8 8PS, N8 8TA, N8 8TE, N8 8PG, N8 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N8 8PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 52.7% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 54.4% | 47.3% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 77.4% | 66% | -11.4% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.1% | 20% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 59.2% | 56.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8PJ this area, 7.6% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.1% | 69.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77.8% | 71.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 67.8% | 57.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 24.3% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 57.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 23% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 2.4% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Lane was 144.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Middle Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 228th highest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Middle Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-10-13 | £559,580 |
| 15 Middle Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2023-05-11 | £1,013,486 |
| 9 Middle Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2020-07-17 | £975,034 |
| 1 Middle Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2018-09-14 | £898,140 |
| 11A Middle Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2018-02-21 | £472,857 |
N8 8PJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,997 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 | 2,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokesly Junior School Rokesly Avenue , N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,944 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 | 3,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Community school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,072 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 | 577 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive School Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Islington Branch , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haberdashery | 22 Middle Lane, Hornsey | 32 yd | |
| Organic and Organic Cafe | 1 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 75 yd | |
| Nonnos Pizza | Restaurant, 33-35 Park Road | 100 yd | |
| Banners Restaurant | 21 Park Road, Hornsey | 100 yd | |
| Lyon's Seafood & Wine Bar | 1 Park Road, Hornsey | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox at Crouch End | 2 Park Road, Hornsey | 74 yd | |
| Bar Esteban | 29 Park Road | 113 yd | |
| Small Beer | Public House, 22 Topsfield Parade | 121 yd | |
| Queens | 26 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane | 135 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 68 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 73 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 121 yd | |
| The Bagel Guys | Left Shop, 11 Broadway Parade | 144 yd | |
| Basilico | 51 Park Road | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 273 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 273 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 273 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 310 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 75 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 172 yd | |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 779 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 169.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.