Lissenden Gardens is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1PR 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 Lissenden Gardens, London, NW5 1PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1NA, NW5 1PS, NW5 1NB, NW5 1PT, NW5 1PP, NW5 1QP, NW5 1QN, NW5 1ND, NW5 1LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW5 1PR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 49.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 42.4% | 44.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 36.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 51.8% | 50.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around NW5 1PR this area, 9.6% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 57.3% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 1.8% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 8.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.7% | 65% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 77.2% | 66.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 66.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 21.5% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lissenden Gardens was 183.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lissenden Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 230th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 57 Lissenden Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2024-05-17 | £957,719 |
| Flat 37 Lissenden Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,105,000 | 2024-03-07 | £1,049,110 |
| Flat 59 Lissenden Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2023-02-27 | £879,462 |
| Flat 45A Lissenden Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-04-14 | £443,819 |
| Flat 45B Lissenden Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-05 | £454,809 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,051 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 | 3,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 4,495 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 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleet Primary School Fleet Road , NW3 2QT | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Southampton Road , NW5 4JS | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided 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 |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 963 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 | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,531 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 | 2,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,427 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 | 4,951 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 | 3,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,595 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 | 636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 4 PRU Agincourt Road , NW3 2NY | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Free Hospital Children's School Floor 6 - 6 West B , Pond Street NW3 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School 2 Parkhill Road , Belsize Park NW3 2YN | - not rated | 1,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lido Cafe | The Lodge, Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 298 yd | |
| Rossella | 103 Highgate Road | 361 yd | |
| LIME BISTRO CAFE | 56 Chetwynd Road | 468 yd | |
| Lure Fish Kitchen | 56 Chetwynd Road | 468 yd | |
| Truffles Delicatessen | 33 York Rise | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull And Last Pub | 168 Highgate Road | 259 yd | |
| The Old Oak | 1 Mansfield Road | 279 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 452 yd | |
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 466 yd | |
| Gatehouse | Highgate West Hill | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD | Unit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road | 169 yd | |
| Giggly Pig | Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 298 yd | |
| Fongs Kitchen & SUSHI IN | 74 Mansfield Road | 538 yd | |
| MEGAN'S OF HIGHGATE | 6a Swain's Lane | 568 yd | |
| CITRO | 15a Swain's Lane | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 127 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 361 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 638 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 797 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 155 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 188 yd | |
| William Ellis School HIGHGATE ROAD | 281 yd | |
| Parliament Hill Fields PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 690 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.