N16 5LE is in Avenue Road, London and Hackney district. N16 5LE is located in the Springfield 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 Avenue Road, London, N16 5LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 5PF, N16 5PJ, N16 5LG, N16 6TY, N16 6TU, N16 5AA, N16 6TZ, N15 6LX, N15 6NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 5LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.7% | 54.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 5LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 56.1% | 47.4% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 37.9% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 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 (86.5%) 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 | 60.7% | 62.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 23.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 19.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 46.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 61.5% | 50.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 17.1% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 15.5% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 66.5% | 66.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 67.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 21.2% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 1.4% | -9.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 2.2% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 27.5% | 0.5% | 27.0% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around N16 5LE was 241.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.1% higher than the Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
N16 5LE has the 6th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Springfield and the 136th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 67 Margetson House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2002-05-10 | £247,599 |
| Flat 69 Margetson House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2001-12-21 | £260,450 |
| Flat 78 Margetson House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2001-12-20 | £267,128 |
| Flat 78 Margetson House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1998-10-23 | £354,871 |
| Flat 78 Margetson House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-10-23 | £373,548 |
The percentage of student residents living in N16 5LE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius RC Primary School St Ann's Road , Tottenham N15 6ND | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Ruth Lunzer Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | - not rated | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lubavitch Boys' Primary School 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | - not rated | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesodey Hatorah Girls School 153 Stamford Hill , London N16 5LG | - not rated | 57 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah School 2-4 Amhurst Park , Hackney N16 5AE | - not rated | 123 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Girls School 11 Amhurst Park , London N16 5DH | - not rated | 214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 273 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnei Zion Community School 49 - 51 Ravensdale Road , N16 6TJ | - not rated | 287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Box London | 151 Stamford Hill London | 59 yd | |
| Streetbox | 151 stamford Hill | 59 yd | |
| Streetbox | 151 stamford Hill | 59 yd | |
| Pizza on Time | 260 Stamford Hill | 106 yd | |
| Arans Cafe | 268 Stamford Hill | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station House | Public House, 148-150 High Road | 629 yd | |
| NO.8 Seven Sisters | Woodberry Tavern, 618 Seven Sisters Road | 781 yd | |
| Oaktree Community Centre | 77-81 Bethune Road | 788 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 944 yd | |
| Birdcage Stoke Newwington | The Birdcage Public House, 58 Stamford Hill | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 106 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 107 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 123 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 158 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 86 High Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 194 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 284 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 292 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 161 yd | |
| Gladesmore Sports Centre CROWLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Markfield Park GROVELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,073 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.