N6 5RL is a safe, established residential area on Shepherds Hill, 0.2km from Crouch Hall Park in Haringey. Administratively it sits within Crouch End ward and the Hornsey and Wood Green constituency.
Day-to-day life in N6 5RL has the character of 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for N6 5RL are sourced from Output Area E00009963 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS HILL, N6 5RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS HILL, N6 5RL.
243
41
£ 79,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N6 5RL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 41, N6 5RL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £500k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N6 5RL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
4 sales · Mean £ 520,525
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N6 5RL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highgate Wood Secondary School
Coleridge Primary School
Whitehall Park School
St Gildas' Catholic Junior School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Ashmount Primary School
St Aloysius RC College
Rokesly Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Hornsey Foodbank1.0 km
- The Grocery Post0.8 km
- Clocktower0.7 km
- Maxxi Food & Wine0.8 km
- Haelan Centre0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Cafe N60.8 km
- Fish Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- Kampai0.9 km
- Wine Connection0.9 km
- Jaramillo Cafe @1.0 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Milano Zyara0.8 km
- Sushi Handroll0.8 km
- Basilico0.6 km
- Le cozy0.9 km
- Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Small Beer0.8 km
- The Fox at Crouch End0.6 km
- Harringay Arms0.7 km
- Kings Head Public House0.7 km
- The Woodman0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crouch Hill1.5 km
- Hornsey1.7 km
- Upper Holloway1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: N65RL · Data under Open Government Licence