N8 8NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middle Lane, 0.5km from Hornsey in Haringey. Administratively it sits within Hornsey ward and the Hornsey and Wood Green constituency.
The people who live in N8 8NU are typical 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for N8 8NU are sourced from Output Area E00010108 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLE LANE, N8 8NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE LANE, N8 8NU.
226
46
£ 60,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N8 8NU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N8 8NU spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N8 8NU. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,250
2 sales · Mean £ 270,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N8 8NU is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rokesly Junior School
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
Greig City Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Campsbourne Infant School
Campsbourne Junior School
Hornsey School for Girls
Highgate Wood Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Co-op (Petrol Station)0.4 km
- Dishoom @0.9 km
- Aylan Food0.8 km
- Broadway Fruiterers Ltd0.6 km
- Shell Hornsey Park Road0.4 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Small Beer0.4 km
- The Fox at Crouch End0.4 km
- McCafferty's Irish Bar0.5 km
- The Maynard Arms0.4 km
- The Tav0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Belash0.4 km
- Gail's Ltd0.5 km
- Khoai Cafe0.5 km
- Nonnos Pizza0.4 km
- Paccata Thai0.4 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Sushi Daily @0.6 km
- The Axis Clinic0.4 km
- The Bagel Guys0.5 km
- Firezza Ltd0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hornsey0.8 km
- Harringay Station1.5 km
- Alexandra Palace1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N88NU · Data under Open Government Licence