Ridge Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 9NR is located in the Stroud Green 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 Ridge Road, London, N8 9NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 9NP, N4 4JU, N4 4JT, N4 4JX, N4 4LA, N8 9LW, N8 9NQ, N8 9LH, N8 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N8 9NR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% 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 | 55.2% | 57.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 44.8% | 42.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 9NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 52.1% | 46.2% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 38.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 64.8% | 64.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 23.3% | 25.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9NR this area, 7.2% 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 72.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.1% | 72.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 38.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.7% | 77.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 76.3% | 68.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 68.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 5.5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0.7% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridge Road was 167.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridge Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 185th highest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 76 Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-08-16 | £1,396,406 |
| 86B Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £619,190 | 2023-05-31 | £629,330 |
| 84 Ridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2021-09-20 | £1,624,000 |
| Flat 5 98 Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-09-08 | £430,199 |
| 86A Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2020-02-28 | £741,045 |
N8 9NR 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 9NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School Albany Road , Stroud Green N4 4RR | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Denton Road , Hornsey N8 9WP | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Infant School Pemberton Road , Haringey N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Junior School Pemberton Rd , N4 1BA | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School Oakington Way , N8 9EP | - not rated | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,652 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 | 2,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,377 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 | 3,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,054 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 | 982 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Park Montessori School Holly Park Methodist Church , Crouch Hill N4 4BY | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| But First Coffee | 43 Quernmore Road | 255 yd | |
| La Vina Restaurant | Restaurant, 3 Wightman Road | 375 yd | |
| Samuki London @ | Restaurant, 60 Wightman Road | 427 yd | |
| Goods Office | 1-3 Ferme Park Road, Hornsey | 567 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Restaurant, 421 Green Lanes | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brouhaha | Restaurant, 499-501 Green Lanes | 825 yd | |
| The Beaconfield Public House | Public House, 359 Green Lanes | 853 yd | |
| McCafferty's Irish Bar | Public House, 128 Tottenham Lane | 887 yd | |
| Queens | 26 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane | 1,022 yd | |
| Small Beer | Public House, 22 Topsfield Parade | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewgle Limited | Stationers Park Cafe, Mayfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Pizza Galaxy | 38 Wightman Road | 452 yd | |
| Maroush Crouch End @ | Unit 21, Cranford Way | 509 yd | |
| Poke Shack @ | Unit 21, Cranford Way | 509 yd | |
| Lewin's Caribbean Cuisine Limited | Unit 1-5, Cranford Way | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy 2 Save Concept | 63-64 Grand Parade, Tottenham | 822 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 17-19 Grand Parade, Tottenham | 863 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 909 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6, Arena Shopping Park | 964 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 4 Williamson Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 254 yd | |
| St Aidans Vc Primary School ALBANY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 356 yd |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Harringay) UNIT 4C UNIT 4C GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Legends Gym (Haringey) 6-9 6-9 GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 1,007 yd | |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
| Paradise Walk Women'S Gym (Closed) Crouch Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,071 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 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.