East Bank is in London and in Hackney district. N16 5PZ is located in the Stamford Hill West 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 East Bank, London, N16 5PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 5HR, N16 5QA, N16 5PT, N16 5QW, N16 5PR, N16 5BB, N16 5HT, N16 5QP, N16 5QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 5PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 47.1% | 49.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 43.6% | 51.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 41.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 73.3% | 71.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 23.0% |
| Good health | 18.7% | 18.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -14.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 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.
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 20.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 46.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 81.6% | 76.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 76.9% | 71.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 71.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 12.3% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 3.4% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 10.8% | 46.2% | -35.4% |
| Jewish | 52.2% | 0.5% | 51.7% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Bank was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Stamford Hill West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Bank has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Stamford Hill West and the 60th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 East Bank, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2002-06-17 | £1,132,271 |
| 51 East Bank, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2001-03-16 | £1,070,872 |
| 52 East Bank, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 1999-02-04 | £1,116,500 |
| 52 East Bank, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 1997-07-02 | £905,950 |
| 49 East Bank, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1997-05-02 | £895,588 |
N16 5PZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N16 5PZ 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Primary School Fairholt Road , Stoke Newington N16 5ED | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Abney School Fairholt Road , Stoke Newington N16 5ED | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Ruth Lunzer Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | - not rated | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 3out of 4 | 830 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 | 2,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,729 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 | 2,916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmud Torah School 122 Bethune Road , N16 5DU | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Aharon School 83-95 Bethune Road , London N16 5ED | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Ahaion School 99 Bethune Road , N16 5ED | - not rated | 413 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wiznitz Cheder School 126b Stamford Hill , Hackney N16 6QT | - not rated | 428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muffims Ltd | 97 dunsmure Road, Basement | 108 yd | |
| Olive & Green | 97 Dunsmure Rd, Ground floor | 108 yd | |
| Dagims Deli | 105 Dunsmure Road, London N16 5HT | 128 yd | |
| Jewish Womens Centre | 19 Northfield Road | 350 yd | |
| The Others | First Floor, 6-8 Manor Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Community Centre | 77-81 Bethune Road | 286 yd | |
| Birdcage Stoke Newwington | The Birdcage Public House, 58 Stamford Hill | 528 yd | |
| Elbistan Sporting Club | 46 Stamford Hill | 621 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 622 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Public House | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OORI LTD | Oak Tree Community Centre, 77 Bethune Road | 303 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 587 yd | |
| Serkiz Restaurant | 48 Stamford Hill | 614 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 639 yd | |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 488 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 522 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 595 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 659 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 WOODBERRY GROVE | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 567 yd | |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 861 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 999 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.