N2 (London)

London Postcode Area

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Overview

London (N2) postcode district is located in the ceremonial county of Greater London, and is part of the London postal town.

The N2 postcode in London is a vibrant and affluent area, known for its family-friendly environment and excellent amenities. With an average house price of £649,950 and a population density of 4148.0 people per sq km, it offers a diverse community with a strong sense of local identity. The area boasts a high proportion of residents with 49.8% holding Level 4 qualifications, making it an attractive location for families and professionals alike.

Settlements within N2 include:

Colney Hatch, Fortis Green

Households

12,510

Homes in N2

48% male, 52% female
2.5 people per household

Household Income

£68,980

per annum

UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)
Poverty rate: 12%

London N2 - Postcode

Postcode Area

N2

London, Greater London

London N2 - Outward Codes

Total Outward Codes

958

postcodes

London N2 - Population

Population

112,554

people

London N2 - Population Density

Population Density

5,433

people/km2

London N2 - Income

Average Income

£68,980

per household

People and Demographics

Demographics

The N2 postcode is home to a diverse population, with a significant majority identifying as White at 63.6%. The area also includes 12.4% Asian and 8.9% Black residents, contributing to its multicultural atmosphere. The average age of residents is 39.1, which is slightly younger than the UK average, indicating a lively community with a mix of families and young professionals.

Unemployment

Percentage of people in London N2 who are classed as being unemployed at Census 2021.

  • UK average: 4.3%
    Unemployment Icon

    An unemployment rate of 5% in London N2 is slightly above the UK average of 4.3%, indicating a moderate level of joblessness.

    While some residents may face employment challenges, the rate still suggests a functioning local economy. Efforts to boost job opportunities could further enhance community stability and support the area's long-term growth.

    Diversity

    Percentage of residents in the N2 postcode region who identify as white.

  • UK average: 81.7%
    Ethnicity Icon

    With 66% of residents in London N2identifying as White, this postcode has some diversity, with a significant proportion of residents from other ethnic backgrounds.

    This diversity contributes to a community that appreciates different cultures and fosters inclusivity through shared experiences and community events.

    London N2 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    2%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of London N2 is increasing by 2% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    London N2 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    18%

    Are under 18 years old


    18% of London N2 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    London N2 aligns closely with the UK average of 17.4%. This indicates a balanced mix of families and other household types, with amenities catering to both children and adults.

    London N2 - Retired

    Retired

    10%

    Are enjoying retirement


    10% of London N2 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    London N2 postcode likely has a younger, more active population. The area may be bustling with professionals, families, and students, with plenty of services and amenities for working-age individuals.

    Census 2021 Demographics

    Who lives and works in N2?

    Analysing the N2 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity, provides valuable insights into the composition of the community.

    Population

    Analysing the N2 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity provides valuable insights into the composition of a local community.

    Demographics

    The N2 postcode is home to a diverse population, with a significant majority identifying as White at 63.6%. The area also includes 12.4% Asian and 8.9% Black residents, contributing to its multicultural atmosphere. The average age of residents is 39.1, which is slightly younger than the UK average, indicating a lively community with a mix of families and young professionals.

    London N2 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    2%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of London N2 is increasing by 2% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    London N2 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    18%

    of London N2 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    London N2 - Retired

    Retired

    10%

    of London N2 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Gender Ratio

    48% male
    52% female


    Gender ratio in census data means the number of males for every 100 females in a population, helping us understand the balance between men and women in a specific area.

    Age Distribution

    60%

    are adults


    Age distribution refers to how different age groups are spread within a population, showing the number of people in each age range. This helps understand the population's structure and potential needs.

    London N2 - Age Distribution

    Age Distribution

    "Age Distribution by 5-year bands" in the Census 2021 breaks down the population into groups based on age ranges, each spanning five years (e.g., 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, etc.). This helps to see how many people fall into each age group, providing a clear picture of the age structure in an area.

    4 years and under
    5.9%
    5 to 9 years
    6.7%
    10 to 14 years
    7.1%
    15 to 19 years
    5.3%
    20 to 24 years
    4.2%
    25 to 29 years
    6.3%
    30 to 34 years
    6.9%
    35 to 39 years
    7.5%
    40 to 44 years
    7.8%
    45 to 49 years
    7.6%
    50 to 54 years
    6.5%
    55 to 59 years
    6%
    60 to 64 years
    4.9%
    65 to 69 years
    4.1%
    70 to 74 years
    4.5%
    75 to 79 years
    2.9%
    80 to 84 years
    2.9%
    85 years and over
    2.9%
     Line shows UK average.
    London N2 - Living Arrangements

    Living Arrangements

    "Living Arrangements" in the Census 2021 refers to people's relationship status and how they live with others. It includes whether someone is married, in a civil partnership, cohabiting as a couple, separated, divorced, or single, and whether they live with a partner, alone, or with others.

    Living as a couple
    5.9%
    Living in a couple (married)
    6.7%
    Living in a couple (separated)
    4.2%
    Living in a couple (cohabiting)
    6.3%
    Not living as a couple
    7.8%
     Line shows UK average.
    London N2 - Legal Partnership

    Legal Partnership

    Legal partnership status of residents in the London (N2) district, offering insights into the diversity of relationship statuses in the area. This dataset classifies residents aged 16+ in England & Wales by their partnership status.

    Unmarried
    33.7%
    Married
    53.4%
    Civil Partnership
    0.3%
    Separated
    1.7%
    Divorced
    5.9%
    Widowed
    5.2%
     Line shows UK average.
    London N2 - Gender Identity

    Gender Identity

    "Gender Identity" in the Census 2021 refers to how people personally identify their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes options like male, female, non-binary, or other identities, reflecting how individuals see themselves.

    Same as sex registered at birth
    33.7%
    Different from sex registered at birth
    53.4%
    Trans woman
    53.1%
    Trans man
    52.9%
    Non-binary
    0.2%
    Other
    0.3%
     Line shows UK average.

    Postcodes

    Dig even deeper into the N2 postcode:

    Click on an postal code below for more information about the area. Each postcode give you a comprehensive overview of the postcode neighbourhood, including address, demographics, crime, transport, amenities and house prices in London (N2).

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    N2 9AA N2 9AB N2 9AD N2 9AE N2 9AF N2 9AG N2 9AH N2 9AJ N2 9AL N2 9AN N2 9AP N2 9AQ N2 9AR N2 9AS N2 9AT N2 9AU N2 9AW N2 9AX N2 9AY N2 9AZ N2 9BA N2 9BB N2 9BD N2 9BE N2 9BF N2 9BG N2 9BH N2 9BJ N2 9BL N2 9BN N2 9BP N2 9BQ N2 9BS N2 9BT N2 9BU N2 9BW N2 9BX N2 9BY N2 9BZ N2 9DA N2 9DB N2 9DD N2 9DE N2 9DF N2 9DG N2 9DH N2 9DJ N2 9DL N2 9DN N2 9DP N2 9DQ N2 9DR N2 9DS N2 9DT N2 9DU N2 9DW N2 9DX N2 9DY N2 9DZ N2 9EA N2 9EB N2 9ED N2 9EE N2 9EF N2 9EG N2 9EH N2 9EJ N2 9EL N2 9EN N2 9EP N2 9EQ N2 9ER N2 9ES N2 9ET N2 9EU N2 9EW N2 9EX N2 9EY N2 9EZ N2 9FA N2 9FD N2 9FE N2 9FF N2 9FG N2 9FH N2 9GE N2 9HA N2 9HB N2 9HD N2 9HE N2 9HF N2 9HG N2 9HH N2 9HJ N2 9HL N2 9HN N2 9HP N2 9HR N2 9HS N2 9HT N2 9HU N2 9HW N2 9HX N2 9HY N2 9HZ N2 9JA N2 9JB N2 9JD N2 9JE N2 9JG N2 9JH N2 9JJ N2 9JL N2 9JN N2 9JP N2 9JQ N2 9JR N2 9JS N2 9JT N2 9JY N2 9JZ N2 9LA N2 9LB N2 9LD N2 9LE N2 9LF N2 9LG N2 9LH N2 9LJ N2 9LL N2 9LN N2 9LP N2 9LQ N2 9LR N2 9LS N2 9LT N2 9LU N2 9LW N2 9LX N2 9LY N2 9LZ N2 9NA N2 9NB N2 9ND N2 9NE N2 9NF N2 9NG N2 9NH N2 9NJ N2 9NL N2 9NN N2 9NP N2 9NQ N2 9NR N2 9NS N2 9NT N2 9NU N2 9NX N2 9NY N2 9NZ N2 9PA N2 9PB N2 9PD N2 9PE N2 9PH N2 9PJ N2 9PL N2 9PN N2 9PP N2 9PR N2 9PS N2 9PT N2 9PU N2 9PW N2 9PX N2 9PY N2 9PZ N2 9QA N2 9QB N2 9QD N2 9QE N2 9QG N2 9QH N2 9QJ N2 9QL N2 9QN N2 9QP N2 9QS N2 9QT N2 9QU N2 9QX N2 9QZ N2 9RA N2 9RB N2 9RD N2 9RE N2 9RF N2 9RG N2 9RH N2 9RL N2 9RQ N2 9SA N2 9SB N2 9SL N2 9TR N2 9UT N2 9UU N2 9UW N2 9UX N2 9UY N2 9UZ N2 9WA N2 9WB N2 9WD N2 9WE N2 9WF N2 9WG N2 9WH N2 9WJ N2 9WL N2 9WN N2 9WP N2 9WQ N2 9WR N2 9WS N2 9WT N2 9WU N2 9WW N2 9WX N2 9WY N2 9WZ N2 9XA N2 9XB N2 9XD N2 9XE N2 9XF N2 9XG N2 9XH N2 9XR N2 9XS N2 9XT N2 9XU N2 9XW N2 9XX N2 9XY N2 9XZ N2 9YQ N2 9YZ N2 9ZA N2 9ZB N2 9ZD N2 9ZE N2 9ZF N2 9ZG N2 9ZH N2 9ZJ N2 9ZL N2 9ZN N2 9ZP N2 9ZQ

    Word Cloud for N2

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    Nearby Towns & Cities

    N2 Postcode area

    The following towns and villages can be found close to London N2:


    Westminster

    Population 218,791

    3.3 miles

    Westminster, with its iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and vibrant city living, making it the perfect place to immerse yourself in the heart of London while enjoying a diverse range of amenities and attractions on your doorstep.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    London

    Population 8,173,941

    6.5 miles

    The capital of England and most populous city in the United Kingdom, London stands on the River Thames, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. A metropolis of arts, culture, sport and entertainment are sure to delight all.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Chigwell

    Population 10,365

    9 miles

    Located in the beautiful county of Essex, Chigwell offers a blend of picturesque countryside living and vibrant urban amenities, making it a sought-after town for those looking to enjoy a high quality of life with easy access to both nature and city attractions.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Sewardstone

    Population 653

    9.3 miles

    Located in the historic county of Essex, Sewardstone boasts beautiful countryside views and is home to the Grade II listed Sewardstonebury Manor, a stunning example of Tudor architecture.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    High Beach

    Population 275

    9.9 miles

    High Beach, located in Essex, is a quaint village surrounded by Epping Forest, making it a perfect retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape from city life.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Local Authorities

    N2 Postal Town

    The N2 postcode includes the following local authorities:

    • Barnet
    • Haringey

    Crime in N2

    How safe is this postcode sector?

    Crime levels in the N1 postcode area have seen a recent increase, with a focus on theft, burglary, and anti-social behaviour. The local police force has been working tirelessly to address these issues and ensure the safety of residents.

    Key Hotspots

    Key hotspots in the N1 postcode area include areas such as Islington, Clerkenwell, and Pentonville. These areas have seen a higher concentration of crimes such as theft and anti-social behaviour in recent months.

    Historical Crime Issues

    The N1 postcode area has a history of crime issues, particularly with regards to theft and burglary. Over the years, there have been reports of an increase in these types of crimes, prompting the local police force to take action.

    Current Policing Priorities

    The current policing priorities in the N1 postcode area include increasing patrols in key hotspots, working closely with the community to gather information, and implementing crime prevention measures. The local police force is committed to reducing crime levels and ensuring the safety of residents in the area.

    According to recent crime statistics, there has been a rise in theft and anti-social behaviour in the N1 postcode area. The local police force has been actively addressing these issues and working to improve the safety and security of residents.

    the N1 postcode area has seen an increase in crime levels, particularly in areas such as Islington, Clerkenwell, and Pentonville. The local police force is focused on tackling these issues and prioritising the safety of residents in the area.

    Metropolitan Police Police UK

    Education

    Highest Rated Schools in N2

    As rated by Ofsted

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