Balls Pond Road is in London and in Hackney district. N1 4BL 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 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 4AJ, N1 4ST, N1 4BF, N1 4DS, N1 4DP, N1 4AW, N1 4BD, N1 4AN, N1 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 4BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 52.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 4BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 72.3% | 60.2% | -12.1% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 27.5% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 64.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 23.5% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 4BL this area, 9.1% 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 9.5% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 71.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 80.5% | 72.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 80.2% | 63.2% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 9.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 62.6% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 16% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 7.1% | 0.1% | 7.0% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balls Pond Road was 107.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Balls Pond Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 225th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 115 - 117 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2025-06-20 | £312,813 |
| 99 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £622,000 | 2025-03-31 | £592,527 |
| Flat D 115 - 117 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £616,000 | 2024-12-20 | £596,827 |
| 103 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2024-11-15 | £932,762 |
| 97 Balls Pond Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,097,800 | 2024-11-01 | £1,058,319 |
N1 4BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 4BL 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,211 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 | 2,938 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 | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | - not rated | 169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Junior School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Infant School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 952 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,359 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 408 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 579 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Bush Kindergarten of St Paul's Steiner Programme 1 St Paul's Road , N1 2QH | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minik Kardes Children's Centre | 53-55 Balls Pond Road | 129 yd | |
| KHP Social | KHP Social, Basement And Ground Floor | 154 yd | |
| The Eagle Recovery Project | The Eagle Recovery Project, 28B King Henry's Walk | 164 yd | |
| Sipp | Sipp, Ground Floor | 166 yd | |
| Petit Grind | Petit Grind, 30A Ball's Pond Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 119 Balls Pond Road | 2 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 119 Balls Pond Road | 2 yd | |
| The Hunter S Pub | The Perseverance, 194 Southgate Road | 260 yd | |
| The Scolt Head | The Scolt Head, 107a Culford Road | 309 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 2 St Jude Street | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Spices | Art of Spices, 92 Ball's Pond Road | 37 yd | |
| Gwada Kitchen | 85 Balls Pond Road | 44 yd | |
| Peppers And Spice | Peppers And Spice, Basement And Ground Floors | 191 yd | |
| Genki Sushi | Genki Sushi, Ground Floor | 349 yd | |
| Caray | 584 Kingsland Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 304 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 384 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 391 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 917 yd | |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 274.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.