Carysfort Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8RA 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 Carysfort Road, London, N8 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 8RB, N8 8QT, N8 8RD, N8 8JS, N8 8QY, N8 8JT, N8 8QS, N8 8QP, N8 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N8 8RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 40.1% | 46% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 43.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 63.5% | 59.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 27.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8RA this area, 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 63.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.1% | 79.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 73.5% | 70.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 69.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 21.5% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 2.3% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carysfort Road was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carysfort Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 190th lowest crime rate of 700 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Carysfort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2021-12-16 | £1,737,542 |
| 25 Carysfort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2021-09-21 | £1,627,111 |
| 7 Carysfort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2020-10-09 | £1,200,683 |
| 5 Carysfort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,329,000 | 2019-01-11 | £1,599,694 |
| 31 Carysfort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,205,000 | 2017-12-21 | £1,453,783 |
N8 8RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,459 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 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 3,996 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 | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Rectory Gardens , Hornsey N8 7QN | - not rated | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Junior School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campsbourne Infant School Nightingale Lane , N8 7AF | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community 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 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,332 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 | 4,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 4,417 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,535 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 | 4,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountview Theatre School 104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limewood School 19 Stanhope Road , N6 5AW | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beehive School Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 1,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Associes Restaurant | 172 Park Road | 104 yd | |
| Crouch End Cricket Club | Calthorpe Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club, Crouch End Playing Fields | 146 yd | |
| Mem's Cafe | 28 Veryan Court, Park Road | 217 yd | |
| Velasquez and Van Wezel Ltd | 78 Park Road, Hornsey | 246 yd | |
| Hornsey Central Cafe Ltd | Queenswood Medical Practice, 151 Park Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maynard Arms | Public House, 70 Park Road | 314 yd | |
| Carboys | 55 Park Road, Hornsey | 358 yd | |
| Bar Esteban | 29 Park Road | 446 yd | |
| The Fox at Crouch End | 2 Park Road, Hornsey | 452 yd | |
| The Priory | Public House, 169 Priory Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico | 51 Park Road | 370 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 459 yd | |
| The Priory Fish Bar | 16 Priory Road | 485 yd | |
| Kiss the Koala | 163 Priory Road | 498 yd | |
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Ground Floor Shop, 171-173 Priory Road | 537 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 666 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 684 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 327 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| North Middlesex Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Highgate Cricket Lawn Tennis Club Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 568 yd | |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 608 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 181.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.