Palace Road is in Hornsey, London and in Haringey district. N8 8QJ 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 Palace Road, Hornsey, London, N8 8QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 8QH, N8 8NY, N8 8QL, N8 8SN, N8 8NX, N8 8QR, N8 8PE, N8 8ST, N8 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N8 8QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 53.7% | 52.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 33.3% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 50.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 25.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
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 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 16.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.4% | 52.6% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 83.8% | 72.4% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 79.5% | 68.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 68.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 24.1% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 0.5% | -19.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace Road was 173.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palace Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 182nd highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Palace Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2022-09-28 | £1,921,154 |
| 10 Palace Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,000 | 2021-12-23 | £7,388 |
| 16 Palace Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,785,000 | 2021-11-29 | £1,961,733 |
| 28 Palace Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2021-08-18 | £1,639,071 |
| 12 Palace Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,727,500 | 2020-08-07 | £1,861,675 |
N8 8QJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in N8 8QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,343 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 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,819 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 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Junior School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Infant School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Hornsey N8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,958 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 | 4,363 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,608 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,177 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 | 4,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,090 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 | 702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velasquez and Van Wezel Ltd | 78 Park Road, Hornsey | 200 yd | |
| Mem's Cafe | 28 Veryan Court, Park Road | 206 yd | |
| Crouch End Cricket Club | Calthorpe Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club, Crouch End Playing Fields | 207 yd | |
| Kinda Grind | 3 Coulsden Court, Park Road | 255 yd | |
| Pink Zebra | 42A-44 Park Road, Hornsey | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maynard Arms | Public House, 70 Park Road | 235 yd | |
| Carboys | 55 Park Road, Hornsey | 283 yd | |
| The Fox at Crouch End | 2 Park Road, Hornsey | 320 yd | |
| Bar Esteban | 29 Park Road | 334 yd | |
| Small Beer | Public House, 22 Topsfield Parade | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico | 51 Park Road | 288 yd | |
| The Hub/The Shack @ | Park Road Swimming Pools, Park Road | 314 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 325 yd | |
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 356 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 434 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 561 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 561 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 561 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 46-50 High Street, Hornsey | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 329 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 351 yd | |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Greig City Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 718 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.