Overview of NW5 1PS

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.5%49.5%-3.0% 51.0% -1.5%
Male47.5%50.5%3.0% 49.0% 1.5%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.4%44.5%2.1% 37.9% 6.6%
Married: Opposite sex39.4%36.2%-3.2% 44.2% -8.0%
Married: Same sex0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1.5%1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated1.3%1.9%0.6% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced10.2%8.7%-1.5% 9.1% -0.4%
Widowed5.9%5.7%-0.2% 6.1% -0.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.8%50.3%-1.5% 48.4% 1.9%
Good health29.3%33.1%3.8% 33.6% -0.5%
Fair health12%9.3%-2.7% 12.7% -3.4%
Bad health4.3%5.3%1.0% 4.0% 1.3%
Very bad health2.5%2%-0.5% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.9%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 Levels7.6%6.2%-1.4% 13.4% -7.2%
Apprenticeship2.5%0.4%-2.1% 5.3% -4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.9%14.6%5.7% 16.9% -2.3%
Degree or Similar60.2%57.3%-2.9% 33.8% 23.5%
Other2.5%2.3%-0.2% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.8%9.6%7.8% 1.1% 8.5%
Chinese1.1%2.6%1.5% 0.7% 1.9%
Indian2.2%2%-0.2% 3.1% -1.1%
Other Asian1.1%2%0.9% 1.6% 0.4%
Black African1.4%9.6%8.2% 2.5% 7.1%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.7%0.3% 1.0% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian3.6%1.3%-2.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.7%1%0.3% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed Other1.1%1%-0.1% 0.8% 0.2%
White83.7%65%-18.7% 81.4% -16.4%
Arab2.5%3%0.5% 0.6% 2.4%
Other0.4%2.3%1.9% 1.6% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.2%66.7%-10.5% 83.2% -16.5%
European Union10.1%9.9%-0.2% 6.1% 3.8%
Rest of Europe1.8%4%2.2% 0.8% 3.2%
Africa2.2%6.9%4.7% 2.7% 4.2%
Middle East and Asia4.7%9.6%4.9% 5.6% 4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.9%2.6%-0.3% 1.3% 1.3%
Oceania1.1%0.3%-0.8% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK74.3%66.7%-7.6% 83.2% -16.5%
10+ Years2.5%21.5%19.0% 9.8% 11.7%
5-10 Years3.6%5.3%1.7% 2.9% 2.4%
2-5 Years2.9%1.7%-1.2% 2.2% -0.5%
Less than 2 years16.7%5%-11.7% 1.9% 3.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.8% 76.7% 6.1%
Ireland2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
France2% 0.3% 1.7%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Southern Asia2.3% 1.2% 1.1%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean1% 0.3% 0.7%
No passport held2.6% 13.5% -10.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.9% 37.2% 5.7%
Christian25.9% 46.2% -20.3%
Buddhist1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Jewish2.7% 0.5% 2.2%
Muslim20.6% 6.5% 14.1%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Glenhurst Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenhurst Avenue was 183.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Glenhurst Avenue 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,700
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in NW5 1PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Glenhurst Avenue are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Camden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Glenhurst Avenue, London, NW5 1PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW5 1PS

Average Price
£1,318,276
Semi-Detached
£1,781,323
Terraced
£1,533,034
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£703,541
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glenhurst Avenue

Average Price
£1,198,602
Semi-Detached
£1,553,995
Terraced
£1,365,518
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£539,007
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glenhurst AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
32 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,365,0002023-12-08 £1,304,862
6 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,790,0002023-09-28 £1,693,783
Flat C 30 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£422,5002022-03-02 £373,575
Flat B 30 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£632,5002021-07-27 £565,921
44 Glenhurst Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,465,0002021-02-17 £1,528,909
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW5 1PS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee81
Retired48
Self-Employed29
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family22
Student (economically inactive)16
Unemployed12
Other9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities26
Human health and social work activities23
Education17
Information and communication14
Other14
Financial and insurance activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities3
Transport and storage3
Construction2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF
3out of 4 2,565 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,994 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 3,388 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 4,132 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 4,460 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gospel Oak Primary School
Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB
4out of 4 303 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brookfield Primary School
Chester Road , N19 5DH
3out of 4 863 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fleet Primary School
Fleet Road , NW3 2QT
3out of 4 883 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Southampton Road , NW5 4JS
3out of 4 885 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA
4out of 4 903 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parliament Hill School
Highgate Road , NW5 1RL
3out of 4 141 yd Community school No Girls More About School
William Ellis School
Highgate Road , NW5 1RN
3out of 4 186 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Highgate Road , NW5 1RP
3out of 4 327 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ
3out of 4 681 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ
3out of 4 1,537 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,888 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 3,992 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 4,390 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 4,753 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 4,920 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 3,279 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 4,612 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
La Petite Ecole Bilingue
22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL
- not rated 651 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
CCfL Key Stage 4 PRU
Agincourt Road , NW3 2NY
3out of 4 863 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
College Francais Bilingue De Londres
87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX
- not rated 1,062 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 1,250 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Village School
2 Parkhill Road , Belsize Park NW3 2YN
- not rated 1,332 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rossella103 Highgate Road309 yd
Lido CafeThe Lodge, Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road313 yd
LIME BISTRO CAFE56 Chetwynd Road410 yd
Lure Fish Kitchen56 Chetwynd Road410 yd
Truffles Delicatessen33 York Rise419 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bull And Last Pub168 Highgate Road256 yd
The Old Oak1 Mansfield Road312 yd
The Vine86 Highgate Road399 yd
Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms35 York Rise411 yd
GatehouseHighgate West Hill578 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTDUnit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road127 yd
Giggly PigParliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road313 yd
MEGAN'S OF HIGHGATE6a Swain's Lane580 yd
Fongs Kitchen & SUSHI IN74 Mansfield Road587 yd
CITRO15a Swain's Lane635 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's Supermarkets LtdSainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road100 yd
T/A Londis111 Highgate Road309 yd
Tesco Express23-25 Swain's Lane645 yd
Sainsburys Supermarket126-132 Fortess Road735 yd
Co-operative Group Food Ltd9 Fortess Road764 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Parliament Hill School
HIGHGATE ROAD
207 yd
Parliament Hill Lido
GORDON HOUSE ROAD
swimming pool215 yd
William Ellis School
HIGHGATE ROAD
313 yd
Parliament Hill Fields
PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts313 yd
La Sainte Union Catholic School
HIGHGATE ROAD
health and fitness suite390 yd
Pure Gym (London Highgate)
HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool457 yd
Energie Fitness (Kentish Town)
39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD
health and fitness suite562 yd
Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club
CROFTDOWN ROAD
indoor bowls, tennis courts600 yd
Acland Burghley School
BURGHLEY ROAD
artificial grass pitch627 yd
Engine Room Crossfit
FORTESS ROAD
health and fitness suite774 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed108.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.