Glenhurst Avenue is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1PS 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 Glenhurst Avenue, London, NW5 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1PU, NW5 1PP, NW5 1PT, NW5 1PR, NW5 1LL, NW5 1QN, NW5 1NJ, NW5 1LX, NW5 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW5 1PS 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 1PS, 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 1PS 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 Glenhurst Avenue was 112.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Glenhurst Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 206th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2026-01-16 | £1,624,111 |
| 8 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,570,000 | 2025-04-24 | £1,535,799 |
| 32 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,365,000 | 2023-12-08 | £1,318,847 |
| 6 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,790,000 | 2023-09-28 | £1,711,937 |
| Flat C 30 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2022-03-02 | £371,916 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,263 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 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Southampton Road , NW5 4JS | - not rated | 924 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 | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,459 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 | 2,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,277 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 | 3,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,594 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 | 494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Courthope Education Centre All Hallows Church Hall , 53 Courthope Road NW3 2LE | - not rated | 637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 928 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath School Agincourt Road , NW3 2NY | 3out of 4 | 944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossella | 103 Highgate Road | 309 yd | |
| Lido Cafe | The Lodge, Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 313 yd | |
| LIME BISTRO CAFE | 56 Chetwynd Road | 410 yd | |
| Lure Fish Kitchen | 56 Chetwynd Road | 410 yd | |
| Truffles Delicatessen | 33 York Rise | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull And Last Pub | 168 Highgate Road | 256 yd | |
| The Old Oak | 1 Mansfield Road | 312 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 399 yd | |
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 411 yd | |
| Gatehouse | Highgate West Hill | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD | Unit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road | 127 yd | |
| Giggly Pig | Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 313 yd | |
| MEGAN'S OF HIGHGATE | 6a Swain's Lane | 580 yd | |
| Fongs Kitchen & SUSHI IN | 74 Mansfield Road | 587 yd | |
| CITRO | 15a Swain's Lane | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 100 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 309 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 645 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 735 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 207 yd | |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 215 yd |
| William Ellis School HIGHGATE ROAD | 313 yd | |
| Parliament Hill Fields PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 313 yd |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 627 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 774 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.