Oakley Gardens is in London and in Haringey district. N8 9PB is located in the Hornsey 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 Oakley Gardens, London, N8 9PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N8 9PA, N8 9AF, N8 9PJ, N8 9PF, N8 9PD, N8 9BE, N8 9PE, N8 9NA, N8 9BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N8 9PB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% 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 | 49.4% | 56.6% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 43.4% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 9PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 63% | 52.2% | -10.8% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 32.5% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88%) 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 | 51.1% | 59% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 3.4% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 9PB this area, 9.4% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 67% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 66.7% | 66.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 63.7% | 67.9% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 4.3% | -11.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 67.9% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.1% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 5% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakley Gardens was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Crouch End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakley Gardens has the 44th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crouch End and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.
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 B 2 Oakley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-11-28 | £434,182 |
| 3C Oakley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2025-08-22 | £405,634 |
| 5 Oakley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £516,000 | 2025-01-13 | £513,930 |
| Flat 1 1 Oakley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-02-09 | £616,132 |
| Flat B 9 Oakley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-06-16 | £590,059 |
N8 9PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9PB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N8 9PB 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 | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Hornsey N8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Junior School Rokesly Avenue , N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Hermiston Avenue , Crouch End N8 8NH | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Denton Road , Hornsey N8 9WP | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Rectory Gardens , Hornsey N8 7QN | - not rated | 706 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 | 189 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David and St Katharine CofE Secondary School Hillfield Avenue , Hornsey N8 7DT | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greig City Academy High Street , Hornsey N8 7NU | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community 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 | 3,210 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 | 3,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,256 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Rudolf Steiner School 1-3 Campsbourne , Hornsey N8 7PN | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountview Theatre School 104 Crouch Hill , N8 9EA | - not rated | 994 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Area 51 Education Ltd 1 Mallard Place , Coburg Road N22 6TS | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Park Montessori School Holly Park Methodist Church , Crouch Hill N4 4BY | - not rated | 1,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lane Cafe | 55 Tottenham Lane | 172 yd | |
| Sumak Restaurant | 139 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 267 yd | |
| 1 to 3 Coffee | 1-3 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 378 yd | |
| Arthouse Crouch End | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 408 yd | |
| Bengal Indian Cuisine | 153 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's Irish Bar | Public House, 128 Tottenham Lane | 123 yd | |
| The Great Northern Railway Tavern | Great Northern Railway Tavern, 67 High Street | 569 yd | |
| The Hornsey Arms | 26 High Street, Hornsey | 610 yd | |
| Small Beer | Public House, 22 Topsfield Parade | 611 yd | |
| The Tav | 18 High Street | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 85 Tottenham Lane | 99 yd | |
| Zam's Chicken & Pizza | 120 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 124 yd | |
| Hornsey Fish House | Restaurant, 45 Tottenham Lane | 151 yd | |
| Barbars Bazaar | 37 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 172 yd | |
| The Curry Club | 127 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest @ | 159A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey | 408 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Smithfield Square, High Street | 570 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 46-50 High Street, Hornsey | 581 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 The Broadway, Hornsey | 867 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-23 The Broadway, Hornsey | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hornsey School For Girls INDERWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| North London Ymca TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Greig City Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Ymca (North London) Tottenham Lane | 544 yd | |
| Hornsey Vale Community Centre Mayfield Road | 562 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Crouch End) TOTTENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| African Caribbean Leadership Council (Closed) West Indian Cultural Centre West Indian Cultural Centre Clarendon Road off Hornsey Park Road | 781 yd | |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| St Aidans Vc Primary School ALBANY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.