N2 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Aylmer Road, 0.5km from Highgate Wood in Haringey. Administratively it sits within Fortis Green ward and the Hornsey and Wood Green constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Haringey.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £434k, up 19.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00010018 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AYLMER ROAD, N2 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYLMER ROAD, N2 0BU.
357
34
£ 74,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N2 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates N2 0BU — age 34, 25% ownership, 70% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £434k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 19.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N2 0BU. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 429,750
11 sales · Mean £ 432,159
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N2 0BU has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highgate Primary School
TreeHouse School
St James Church of England Primary School
Tetherdown Primary School
St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
The Archer Academy
Fortismere School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Gurman0.9 km
- 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd0.7 km
- Hayward Pharmacy0.7 km
- Hops 'N' Pops Wine Merchant0.7 km
- Cherry Tree Organic Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Old White Lion0.8 km
- The Wrestlers1.0 km
- Highgate Golf Club0.4 km
- The Highgate Inn0.7 km
- The Woodman0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Velvet0.9 km
- Nudo Pizza1.0 km
- A La Mesa ltd0.9 km
- Kipling Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Be 'La Cafe0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Elenis0.9 km
- Mega Grill0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Wokco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upper Holloway2.8 km
- Hampstead Heath2.9 km
- Gospel Oak2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N20BU · Data under Open Government Licence