Glasslyn Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 8RH 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 Glasslyn Road, London, N8 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 8RJ, N8 8RP, N8 8RR, N8 8RS, N8 8RE, N8 8HN, N8 8RL, N8 8RW, N8 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N8 8RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N8 8RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 33.6% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 54.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (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 | 62% | 64.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 25.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 8RH this area, 5.2% 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 74.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 74.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 41.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.2% | 86.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 77.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 77.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 77.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.8% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 0.9% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 9.1% | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glasslyn Road was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Glasslyn Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Glasslyn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,655,000 | 2025-03-27 | £1,638,598 |
| 16 Glasslyn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2024-08-28 | £1,893,596 |
| 32 Glasslyn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2023-07-03 | £1,643,092 |
| 14 Glasslyn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2022-11-21 | £1,620,135 |
| 44 Glasslyn Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,775,000 | 2021-09-03 | £1,975,652 |
N8 8RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 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.
N8 8RH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 2,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Junior School Rokesly Avenue , N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,137 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 | 90 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,346 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,562 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 5,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,321 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 4,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,647 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 | 960 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mem's Cafe | 28 Veryan Court, Park Road | 291 yd | |
| Crouch End Cricket Club | Calthorpe Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club, Crouch End Playing Fields | 294 yd | |
| Velasquez and Van Wezel Ltd | 78 Park Road, Hornsey | 309 yd | |
| Les Associes Restaurant | 172 Park Road | 318 yd | |
| Kinda Grind | 3 Coulsden Court, Park Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carboys | 55 Park Road, Hornsey | 316 yd | |
| The Maynard Arms | Public House, 70 Park Road | 325 yd | |
| Bar Esteban | 29 Park Road | 388 yd | |
| The Fox at Crouch End | 2 Park Road, Hornsey | 423 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico | 51 Park Road | 327 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 428 yd | |
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 473 yd | |
| Sushi Daily @ | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 544 yd | |
| The Bagel Guys | Left Shop, 11 Broadway Parade | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 544 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 544 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 544 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 634 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Shop, 171-173 Priory Road | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 101 yd |
| Highgate Wood School MONTENOTTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 212 yd |
| Park Road Pools And Fitness PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| Crouch End Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| North Middlesex Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Highgate Cricket Lawn Tennis Club Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 381 yd |
| North London Cricket Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.