Balls Pond Road is in London and in Hackney district. N1 4BG is located in the De Beauvoir electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 4JQ, N1 4DY, N1 4BJ, N1 4DX, N1 4BF, N1 4EA, N1 4DS, N1 4AY, N1 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 4BG is primarily male, with 57.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 42.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 58% | 57.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 N1 4BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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 | 70.7% | 76.8% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 14.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -29.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 | 62.4% | 61.1% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 22.9% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around N1 4BG this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 81.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 81.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 47.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 75.7% | 75.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 68.5% | 66.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 12.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 65.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 5.1% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balls Pond Road was 165.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balls Pond Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 239th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,690,000 | 2024-07-19 | £1,624,936 |
| 151 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,732,700 | 2024-07-04 | £1,665,992 |
| 133 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2024-04-26 | £1,215,030 |
| 145 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2022-03-31 | £1,829,340 |
| 149 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2021-06-08 | £1,603,732 |
N1 4BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
N1 4BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School 80 Tottenham Road , Hackney N1 4BS | 2out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,218 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Recovery Project | The Eagle Recovery Project, 28B King Henry's Walk | 120 yd | |
| Salvation in Noodles | Salvation in Noodles, Basement And Ground Floors | 129 yd | |
| Mira Food Store | 192 Southgate Road | 146 yd | |
| Love Bike Kitchen | Love Bike Kitchen, Ground Floor | 216 yd | |
| Gesya Cafe | Gesya Cafe, Basement And Ground Floors At 150-152 | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 119 Balls Pond Road | 132 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 119 Balls Pond Road | 132 yd | |
| The Hunter S Pub | The Perseverance, 194 Southgate Road | 133 yd | |
| The Scolt Head | The Scolt Head, 107a Culford Road | 298 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 2 St Jude Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Spices | Art of Spices, 92 Ball's Pond Road | 118 yd | |
| Gwada Kitchen | 85 Balls Pond Road | 177 yd | |
| Genki Sushi | Genki Sushi, Ground Floor | 216 yd | |
| Kan's Chinese Takeaway | Kan's Chinese Takeaway, 148 Ball's Pond Road | 227 yd | |
| Peppers And Spice | Peppers And Spice, Basement And Ground Floors | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 436 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 504 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 517 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 606 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 1,043 yd | |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.