East Bank is in London and in Hackney district. N16 5QS 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 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 5QU, N16 5PR, N16 5QX, N16 5DD, N16 5DF, N16 5QT, N16 5RG, N16 5JY, N16 5QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 5QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.9% | 41% | -13.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 45.8% | 13.3% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 59.2% | 66.3% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 19.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -13.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 27.1% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 38.9% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 69.1% | 63.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 71.5% | 63.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 63.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 20.6% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 6.9% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 42.9% | 0.5% | 42.4% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Bank was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Stamford Hill West average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
East Bank has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Stamford Hill West and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 East Bank, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2019-09-13 | £1,322,451 |
| 39 East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £749,000 | 2016-02-25 | £756,066 |
| 39A East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-02-25 | £328,066 |
| 40A East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2015-01-16 | £645,186 |
| 23 East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2013-05-22 | £508,902 |
N16 5QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
N16 5QS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in N16 5QS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Abney School Fairholt Road , Stoke Newington N16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Primary School Dunsmure Road , N16 5PU | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | 1out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Ignatius RC Primary School St Ann's Road , Tottenham N15 6ND | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,702 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 | 4,090 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 Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Aharon School 83-95 Bethune Road , London N16 5ED | - not rated | 190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School 51-57 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vishnitz Girls School 49 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Girls School 11 Amhurst Park , London N16 5DH | - not rated | 379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnois Jerusalem Girls School 71, 75-81 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 136 yd | |
| Olive & Green | 97 Dunsmure Rd, Ground floor | 136 yd | |
| Dagims Deli | 105 Dunsmure Road, London N16 5HT | 152 yd | |
| Jewish Womens Centre | 19 Northfield Road | 218 yd | |
| LBH Early Intervention Parenting Programme | 43 Durley Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Community Centre | 77-81 Bethune Road | 272 yd | |
| Birdcage Stoke Newwington | The Birdcage Public House, 58 Stamford Hill | 670 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 768 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Public House | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 768 yd | |
| Elbistan Sporting Club | 46 Stamford Hill | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OORI LTD | Oak Tree Community Centre, 77 Bethune Road | 279 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 453 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 530 yd | |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 581 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 407 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 521 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 580 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 641 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 WOODBERRY GROVE | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 410 yd | |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 983 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.