Boscastle Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1EE is located in the Highgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boscastle Road, London, NW5 1EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1EG, NW5 1RX, NW5 1RY, NW5 1SG, NW5 1SY, NW5 1PH, NW5 1SD, NW5 1SA, NW5 1SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 1EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.7% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.3% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 41.4% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 47.3% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 56.7% | 58.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 27.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 NW5 1EE this area, 6.4% 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 78.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 2.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.4% | 78.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 83.8% | 84.8% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 80.6% | 73.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 73.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 6.2% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boscastle Road was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Boscastle Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Boscastle Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,950,000 | 2023-09-15 | £3,762,095 |
| 23 Boscastle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,375,000 | 2023-06-23 | £2,235,155 |
| 29 Boscastle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,200,000 | 2022-09-23 | £2,996,624 |
| 5 Boscastle Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,028,000 | 2021-09-30 | £2,892,739 |
| 17 Boscastle Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2017-11-27 | £2,964,204 |
NW5 1EE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% 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.
NW5 1EE 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 805 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Courthope Education Centre All Hallows Church Hall , 53 Courthope Road NW3 2LE | - not rated | 866 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath School Agincourt Road , NW3 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truffles Delicatessen | 33 York Rise | 232 yd | |
| Monsoon | 24 York Rise | 235 yd | |
| Bold cafe Restaurant | 20 York Rise | 243 yd | |
| Lido Cafe | The Lodge, Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 246 yd | |
| Continental Provisions Stores | 16-18 York Rise | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull And Last Pub | 168 Highgate Road | 156 yd | |
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 215 yd | |
| Gatehouse | Highgate West Hill | 452 yd | |
| The Wine Cellar | Unit 1, Sonny Heights West, 1 Swain's Lane Highgate | 460 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 33 Dartmouth Park Hill | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggly Pig | Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 246 yd | |
| COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD | Unit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road | 363 yd | |
| MEGAN'S OF HIGHGATE | 6a Swain's Lane | 420 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 21 Swain's Lane | 458 yd | |
| CITRO | 15a Swain's Lane | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 366 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 451 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 455 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 682 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Hill House | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 237 yd | |
| Parliament Hill Fields PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 247 yd |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| William Ellis School HIGHGATE ROAD | 318 yd | |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 506 yd |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 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 | 260.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.