Lissenden Gardens is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1QN 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 1QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1PP, NW5 1QP, NW5 1PR, NW5 1ND, NW5 1PS, NW5 1NB, NW5 1PU, NW5 1PT, NW5 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 1QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 53.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 1QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 54.4% | 59.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 22.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 44.4% | 52.4% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 24.5% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 3.9% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 48.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 76.5% | 65.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Arab | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 68.3% | 70.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 71.2% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 26.2% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 0% | -27.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lissenden Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Highgate average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.1%.

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 20 Clevedon Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2018-08-03 | £961,071 |
| Flat 10 Clevedon Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2008-05-02 | £895,433 |
| Flat 2 Clevedon Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2007-04-12 | £786,959 |
| Flat 20 Clevedon Mansions Lissenden Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2001-01-19 | £840,048 |
NW5 1QN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 1QN 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Southampton Road , NW5 4JS | - not rated | 954 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 | 133 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,510 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 | 2,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,356 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 | 3,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,653 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 | 463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Courthope Education Centre All Hallows Church Hall , 53 Courthope Road NW3 2LE | - not rated | 632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath School Agincourt Road , NW3 2NY | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 958 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 234 yd | |
| Rossella | 103 Highgate Road | 383 yd | |
| LIME BISTRO CAFE | 56 Chetwynd Road | 420 yd | |
| Lure Fish Kitchen | 56 Chetwynd Road | 420 yd | |
| Truffles Delicatessen | 33 York Rise | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull And Last Pub | 168 Highgate Road | 184 yd | |
| The Old Oak | 1 Mansfield Road | 357 yd | |
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 410 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 470 yd | |
| Gatehouse | Highgate West Hill | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD | Unit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road | 207 yd | |
| Giggly Pig | Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 233 yd | |
| MEGAN'S OF HIGHGATE | 6a Swain's Lane | 501 yd | |
| CITRO | 15a Swain's Lane | 557 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 21 Swain's Lane | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 179 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 383 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 568 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 780 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 127 yd | |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 218 yd |
| Parliament Hill Fields PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| William Ellis School HIGHGATE ROAD | 235 yd | |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 654 yd |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 775 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.