Topsfield Parade is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8QA 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 Topsfield Parade, London, N8 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 8PT, N8 8PN, N8 8PS, N8 9DE, N8 8PL, N8 9DB, N8 9DD, N8 9TL, N8 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N8 8QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 37.7% | 48.5% | 10.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 62.3% | 51.5% | -10.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75% 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 | 87.2% | 75% | -12.2% | 37.9% | 37.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -31.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 70.1% | 56.3% | -13.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 34.5% | 11.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 8QA this area, 5.3% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 66.5% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 2% | -7.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 73.3% | 75.8% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 10% | 3.4% | -6.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 50.7% 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 | 76.8% | 50.7% | -26.1% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 29.1% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 23.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 50.5% | -25.5% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 16.7% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 14% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 10.9% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10.9% | 1.5% | 9.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Topsfield Parade was 147.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Topsfield Parade has the 29th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 233rd highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 C 32A Topsfield Parade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2018-11-23 | £318,425 |
| 38A Topsfield Parade, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2017-08-04 | £10,782 |
| 37A Topsfield Parade, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2013-12-23 | £987,409 |
| 36A Topsfield Parade, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2013-12-23 | £987,409 |
| Flat C 32A Topsfield Parade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2011-03-21 | £233,075 |
N8 8QA 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 114 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,979 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 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,758 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 | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Elm Grove , N8 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 862 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 | 1,690 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,996 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 | 4,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Cafe | 39-41 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 6 yd | |
| RFC Chicken and Ribs | 44 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 10 yd | |
| Belash | 53 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 10 yd | |
| Paccata Thai | 50 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 10 yd | |
| Bistro Aix | 54 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 10 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Beer | Public House, 22 Topsfield Parade | 10 yd | |
| Queens | 26 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane | 61 yd | |
| The Fox at Crouch End | 2 Park Road, Hornsey | 181 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 185 yd | |
| Bar Esteban | 29 Park Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 34 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 10 yd | |
| The Bagel Guys | Left Shop, 11 Broadway Parade | 85 yd | |
| The Axis Clinic | 32 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane | 90 yd | |
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 140 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 211 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 281 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 281 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 281 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 43 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 83 yd | |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 678 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 782 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 | 125.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.