Highgate Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1LE 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 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1LG, NW5 1LJ, NW5 1LH, NW5 1BL, NW5 1BN, NW5 1BP, NW5 1PX, NW5 1TR, NW5 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 1LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 NW5 1LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 61.5% | 55% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 28% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 33.1% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 10% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 54.5% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 15% | 9.4% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 61.5% | 56.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 65.2% | 68% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 67.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 23.3% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 2.4% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highgate Road was 213.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.8% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Highgate Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 200th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137F Highgate Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-07-18 | £416,917 |
| 141A Highgate Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-03-29 | £609,814 |
| 139 Highgate Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,132,445 | 2019-03-14 | £1,145,627 |
| 137B Highgate Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2011-11-25 | £417,190 |
| 141A Highgate Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2010-12-03 | £615,322 |
NW5 1LE 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 NW5 1LE 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Southampton Road , NW5 4JS | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,804 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,751 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 4 PRU Agincourt Road , NW3 2NY | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Village School 2 Parkhill Road , Belsize Park NW3 2YN | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossella | 103 Highgate Road | 113 yd | |
| Benugo | Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road | 270 yd | |
| Smart Odds LTD | Offices And Premises At Suite 540, Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road | 272 yd | |
| NEVER FOR EVER | Restaurant And Premises At Suite 502, Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road | 272 yd | |
| LIME BISTRO CAFE | 56 Chetwynd Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 197 yd | |
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 356 yd | |
| The Old Oak | 1 Mansfield Road | 397 yd | |
| The Bull And Last Pub | 168 Highgate Road | 405 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD | Unit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road | 115 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 81 Fortess Road | 474 yd | |
| TOPS PIZZA & WINGOS | 81 Fortess Road | 474 yd | |
| Giggly Pig | Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 485 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 113 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 164 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 549 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 568 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 275 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 393 yd | |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 480 yd |
| Parliament Hill Fields PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| William Ellis School HIGHGATE ROAD | 505 yd | |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 607 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.