Bounces Road is in London and in Enfield district. N9 8LJ is located in the Lower Edmonton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Edmonton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bounces Road, London, N9 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N9 8LH, N9 8LL, N9 8LE, N9 8NA, N9 8LG, N9 8LB, N9 8LA, N9 8LW, N9 0JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N9 8LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 53.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 N9 8LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 42.8% | 50.6% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 31.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 27.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 24.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 11.8% | 2.8% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 30.7% | 28.7% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 26.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 37.6% | 26.4% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 15.3% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 52% | 56% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| Africa | 19.8% | 16.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 56% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 34.4% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 2.7% | -12.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 1.6% | -27.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 33% | 6.5% | 26.5% |
| Other religion | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bounces Road was 117.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Jubilee average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bounces Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Jubilee and the 268th highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Bounces Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-25 | £281,751 |
| 119 Bounces Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-10-13 | £305,570 |
| 111 Bounces Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-12-07 | £314,617 |
| 119 Bounces Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2017-09-14 | £279,195 |
| 109 Bounces Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2015-09-04 | £207,819 |
The percentage of student residents living in N9 8LJ 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eldon Federation Eldon Junior School Eldon Road , Edmonton N9 8LG | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Road , Edmonton N9 8LG | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Road , Edmonton N9 8LG | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Hertford Road , N9 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delta Primary School Nightingale Road , 206a N9 8PT | - not rated | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turin Grove School Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Academy 34 Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 2,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy 85 Bounces Road , Edmonton N9 8LD | - not rated | 200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Centre of Education 45/51 Market Square , Edmonton Green N9 0TZ | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Centre for Learning Green Towers Community Centre, 7 Plevna Road , Edmonton N9 0BU | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Unit Bury Street , Edmonton N9 7JR | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Service Newbury Unit , Bury Street N18 2JQ | - not rated | 2,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Services Ltd | Eldon Infant School, Eldon Road | 110 yd | |
| Valentin Cafe Grill | 77 Bounces Road, LONDON | 209 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 57 Bounces Road, LONDON | 285 yd | |
| Creams and Waffles | 60 Bounces Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Taste di Spice | 58 Bounces Road, LONDON | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Edmontonians FC Clubhouse | Henry Barrass Stadium, Houndsfield Road | 768 yd | |
| Edmonton Conservative Club | 396 Hertford Road, LONDON | 839 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | Public House, 19-20 Market Square | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab House | 237 Bounces Road, LONDON | 195 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Takeaway | 61 Bounces Road, LONDON | 365 yd | |
| FES Fried Chicken | 49 Bounces Road, LONDON | 365 yd | |
| Buna Oromia Coffee | 13 Oxford Road, LONDON | 374 yd | |
| Ogui Kitchen | 38 Bounces Road, LONDON | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oz Sultan Supermarket & Off Licence | 65 Bounces Road, LONDON | 285 yd | |
| Hivay Food & Wine | 162 Town Road, LONDON | 503 yd | |
| Iceland | 30-31 North Square, LONDON | 703 yd | |
| Family Food centre | 285 Hertford Road, LONDON | 734 yd | |
| Mauritian Foods Online | 5 Market Square, Edmonton | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Church Hall BOUNCES ROAD | 111 yd | |
| Eldon Primary School ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Nightingale Academy TURIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| The Gym (London Edmonton Green) 34-44 34-44 NORTH MALL | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Picketts Lock Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Merridian Way | indoor bowls | 706 yd |
| Montagu Recreation Ground (Closed) Montagu Road | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Lee Valley Athletics Centre MERIDIAN WAY | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Edmonton Leisure Centre THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Salisbury School (Nightingale Road Campus) (Closed) Nightingale Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Edmonton Leisure Centre (Closed) Plevna Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 84.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.