Defoe Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 0EP is located in the Stoke Newington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Defoe Road, London, N16 0EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 0EL, N16 0UD, N16 0EG, N16 0RB, N16 0LA, N16 0EN, N16 0RA, N16 0AS, N16 0ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 0EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 N16 0EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 54.1% | 50.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 35.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 60.2% | 65.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 24.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 N16 0EP this area, 7.4% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.2% | 65.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 67% | 64.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 76.9% | 66.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 11.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 66.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.8% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 2.4% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Defoe Road was 179.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Defoe Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Clissold and the 208th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 9 St Marys Court, 3 Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-28 | £409,625 |
| Flat 7 St Marys Court, 3 Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,275 | 2025-03-07 | £500,385 |
| Flat 12 St. Mary'S Court, 3 Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-22 | £434,250 |
| Flat 4 St. Mary'S Court, 3 Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-08-30 | £607,377 |
| Flat 1 St. Mary'S Court, 3 Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-08-18 | £573,364 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Barn Street , Stoke Newington N16 0JT | - not rated | 192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Primary School Stoke Newington Church St , N16 0NX | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Junior School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Infants' School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grazebrook Primary School Grazebrook Primary School , Lordship Road N16 0QP | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,100 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington Mission Paradigm School 104-106 Stoke Newington High Street , N16 7NY | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stoke Newington Mission Paradigm Primary School 106 Stoke Newington High Street , N16 7NY | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School Avigdor Mews , Lordship Road N16 0QJ | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 605 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit Daniel House , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 605 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Legume | 101 Stoke Newington Church Street | 44 yd | |
| Acoustic Brasserie | 97 Stoke Newington Church Street | 44 yd | |
| Green Room Cafe | 113 Stoke Newington Church Street | 44 yd | |
| Schnitzel Forever | 119 Stoke Newington Church Street | 78 yd | |
| The Good Egg | Ground Floor, 93 Stoke Newington Church Street | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auld Shillelagh | The Old Shilleagh, 105 Stoke Newington Church Street | 43 yd | |
| Lion | The Red Lion, 132 Stoke Newington Church Street | 120 yd | |
| The Prince | The Prince Of Wales, 59 Kynaston Road | 212 yd | |
| Ryans' N16 | 181 Stoke Newington Church Street | 291 yd | |
| Rochester Castle | Rochester Castle Public House, 145 Stoke Newington High Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 115 Stoke Newington Church Street | 44 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | 156 Stoke Newington Church Street | 154 yd | |
| Camia Delicatessen | 53 Stoke Newington Church Street | 193 yd | |
| The Parlour Bistro | 167 Stoke Newington Church St London | 240 yd | |
| Tam's House Ltd | 50 Bouverie Road | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 420 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 450 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 537 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 545 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 472 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 936 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.5% |
| 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.