Ridge Road is in London and in Haringey district. N8 9NU 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 9NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 9NX, N4 4QR, N4 4JT, N4 4QS, N4 4JU, N4 4JX, N4 1RH, N8 9NR, N8 9NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N8 9NU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.9% 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 | 50% | 58.9% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 7.9% |
| Male | 50% | 41.1% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -7.9% |
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 9NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 25.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 43.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 29.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 25.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 9.5% | -6.1% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 40.2% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 18.7% | 26.8% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 24.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.6% | 11.3% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 44.7% | 32.1% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -49.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 13.6% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 59.9% | 50.5% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 13.6% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 16.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 50.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 42.5% | 40.4% | 9.8% | 32.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.9% | 2% | -34.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Other religion | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridge Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crouch End average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 65 Chettle Court Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2026-01-12 | £314,433 |
| Flat 18 Chettle Court Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-06-30 | £398,262 |
| Flat 65 Chettle Court Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2016-02-26 | £343,901 |
| Flat 59 Chettle Court Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-07-03 | £417,728 |
| Flat 13 Chettle Court Ridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2014-12-05 | £386,644 |
N8 9NU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in N8 9NU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Park Primary School Denton Road , Hornsey N8 9WP | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Infant School Pemberton Road , Haringey N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School Albany Road , Stroud Green N4 4RR | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Junior School Pemberton Rd , N4 1BA | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Harringay Junior School Falkland Road , N8 0NU | - not rated | 859 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 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,204 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,204 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 | 3,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,865 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 | 1,165 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 1,165 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 | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 1,473 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 | 168 yd | |
| La Vina Restaurant | Restaurant, 3 Wightman Road | 215 yd | |
| Samuki London @ | Restaurant, 60 Wightman Road | 295 yd | |
| Music & Beans | 461 Green Lanes | 600 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Restaurant, 421 Green Lanes | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brouhaha | Restaurant, 499-501 Green Lanes | 635 yd | |
| The Beaconfield Public House | Public House, 359 Green Lanes | 734 yd | |
| Langham Working Mens Club | Club, 600 Green Lanes | 933 yd | |
| McCafferty's Irish Bar | Public House, 128 Tottenham Lane | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Galaxy | 38 Wightman Road | 353 yd | |
| Brewgle Limited | Stationers Park Cafe, Mayfield Road | 390 yd | |
| Maroush Crouch End @ | Unit 21, Cranford Way | 491 yd | |
| Poke Shack @ | Unit 21, Cranford Way | 491 yd | |
| Kings Kebabs | 413 Green Lanes, Hornsey | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy 2 Save Concept | 63-64 Grand Parade, Tottenham | 655 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 17-19 Grand Parade, Tottenham | 673 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6, Arena Shopping Park | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 4 Williamson Road | 918 yd | |
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 390 yd | |
| St Aidans Vc Primary School ALBANY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Legends Gym (Haringey) 6-9 6-9 GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Harringay) UNIT 4C UNIT 4C GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Finsbury Park - Track & Gym Endymion Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,066 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.