Elm Grove is in London and in Haringey district. N8 9AH 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 Elm Grove, London, N8 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 9AP, N8 9AJ, N8 9BW, N8 9AT, N8 9AX, N8 9AN, N8 9EQ, N8 9AU, N8 9AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N8 9AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 55.1% | 48.8% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 44.9% | 51.2% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 9AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 56.6% | 54.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 35.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 (93.9%) 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 | 63.1% | 59.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9AH this area, 4.8% 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 77.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 5.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 77.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 43.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 80.4% | 77.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 76.5% | 70.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 14.8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 70.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 21% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 1.8% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Grove was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Elm Grove has the 40th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Crouch End and the 309th highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Elm Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-10-14 | £797,240 |
| 7 Elm Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,740,000 | 2024-05-17 | £1,913,813 |
| 26 Elm Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,437,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,616,625 |
| 36 Elm Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-05-06 | £745,113 |
| 27 Elm Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,332,500 | 2021-01-15 | £1,396,818 |
N8 9AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 9AH 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Education | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,408 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 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Elm Grove , N8 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Denton Road , Hornsey N8 9WP | 3out of 4 | 674 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 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,351 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 | 3,418 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 | 4,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,958 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,815 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Brasserie | 130 Crouch Hill | 370 yd | |
| Les 2 Garcons | Unit B, Crouch Hill Mansions, 143 Crouch Hill | 380 yd | |
| Floral Hall | 132 Crouch Hill | 392 yd | |
| Coffee Circus | 136 Crouch Hill | 397 yd | |
| La Vecchia Pizzeria | Restaurant, 10 Crouch End Hill | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 383 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 479 yd | |
| Queens | 26 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane | 535 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 568 yd | |
| Small Beer | Public House, 22 Topsfield Parade | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily @ | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 499 yd | |
| Brewgle Limited | Stationers Park Cafe, Mayfield Road | 517 yd | |
| The Bagel Guys | Left Shop, 11 Broadway Parade | 522 yd | |
| The Axis Clinic | 32 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane | 585 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 481 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 499 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 499 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 499 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 518 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 611 yd | |
| St Aidans Vc Primary School ALBANY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 626 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Paradise Walk Women'S Gym (Closed) Crouch Hill | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 972 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 | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| 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 | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.