Ivy Gardens is in London and in Haringey district. N8 9JE 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 Ivy Gardens, London, N8 9JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 9DU, N8 9JD, N8 9DY, N8 9JG, N8 9QH, N8 9AS, N8 9BA, N8 9DX, N8 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N8 9JE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 58.7% | 58.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 7.3% |
| Male | 41.3% | 41.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -7.3% |
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 9JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 53.5% | 58.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 25.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.7% | 54.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 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.
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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 13.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 54.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 63.6% | 65.2% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 73.1% | 62.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 16.3% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 62.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 24.7% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 2.4% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Gardens was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ivy Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 9th lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.5%.

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 2 12 Ivy Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-26 | £552,224 |
| Flat 2 12 Ivy Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-11-12 | £533,981 |
| 9 Ivy Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-10-10 | £401,618 |
| Flat 2 12 Ivy Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2015-11-23 | £552,871 |
| 9 Ivy Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2014-08-22 | £309,537 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,559 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 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | - not rated | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas' Catholic Junior School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | - not rated | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Infant School Crescent Road , Hornsey N8 8AT | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,245 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 | 1,285 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Community school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountview Theatre School 104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA | - not rated | 119 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive School Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Islington Branch , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holly Park Montessori School Holly Park Methodist Church , Crouch Hill N4 4BY | - not rated | 696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Brasserie | 130 Crouch Hill | 84 yd | |
| Les 2 Garcons | Unit B, Crouch Hill Mansions, 143 Crouch Hill | 103 yd | |
| Floral Hall | 132 Crouch Hill | 107 yd | |
| Coffee Circus | 136 Crouch Hill | 114 yd | |
| La Vecchia Pizzeria | Restaurant, 10 Crouch End Hill | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harringay Arms | 153 Crouch Hill, Hornsey | 105 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head, 2 Crouch End Hill | 197 yd | |
| The Crouch End Cellars | 55 The Broadway | 334 yd | |
| Queens | 26 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane | 364 yd | |
| Small Beer | Public House, 22 Topsfield Parade | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily @ | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 235 yd | |
| The Bagel Guys | Left Shop, 11 Broadway Parade | 343 yd | |
| The Hook | 6 Park Road | 414 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane | 433 yd | |
| OPA | 4 Park Road, Hornsey | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 202 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 235 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 235 yd | |
| Waitrose | 35-39 The Broadway, Hornsey | 235 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 487 yd | |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 748 yd | |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| The Hornsey Club Tivoli Road | grass pitches | 872 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.