East Bank is in London and in Hackney district. N16 5RX 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 East Bank, London, N16 5RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 5RJ, N16 5RG, N16 5DG, N16 5FB, N16 5EH, N16 5RU, N16 5RL, N16 5BF, N16 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 5RX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 46.8% | 47.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 52.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 27.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 37.9% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 8.2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 67.5% | 21.1% | 48.4% | 19.1% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 17.2% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -16.4% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 10.1% | -11.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5RX this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 29.1% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 28.2% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.6% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 70.1% | 72.7% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 10.1% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 57.9% | 71.6% | 13.7% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 6.4% | -4.8% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 71.8% | 15.3% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20.9% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 0.9% | -29.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.2% | 37.2% | -25.0% |
| Christian | 9.4% | 46.2% | -36.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 55.3% | 0.5% | 54.8% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Bank was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% lower than the Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Bank has the 16th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Springfield and the 161st lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

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 10 Beechwood Lodge, 5 East Bank, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-13 | £329,728 |
| Flat 1 Beechwood Lodge, 5 East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-02-25 | £589,299 |
| Flat 2 Beechwood Lodge, 5 East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-17 | £373,981 |
| Flat 1 Beechwood Lodge, 5 East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-07-21 | £458,571 |
| Flat 7 Beechwood Lodge, 5 East Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2015-12-04 | £615,810 |
The percentage of student residents living in N16 5RX 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,683 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 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holmleigh Primary School Dunsmure Road , N16 5PU | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius RC Primary School St Ann's Road , Tottenham N15 6ND | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | 1out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,251 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 | 1,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,557 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 | 3,887 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 | 2,582 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vishnitz Girls School 49 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School 51-57 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov Girls School 11 Amhurst Park , London N16 5DH | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnois Jerusalem Girls School 71, 75-81 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah London 69 Amhurst Park , London N16 5AW | - not rated | 302 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Womens Centre | 19 Northfield Road | 139 yd | |
| Cafe De Coin | 20 Amhurst Park | 184 yd | |
| LBH Early Intervention Parenting Programme | 43 Durley Road | 204 yd | |
| Yesodey Hatorah School (Boys) | Yesodey Hatorah School, 2-4 Amhurst Park | 251 yd | |
| Muffims Ltd | 97 dunsmure Road, Basement | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Community Centre | 77-81 Bethune Road | 415 yd | |
| NO.8 Seven Sisters | Woodberry Tavern, 618 Seven Sisters Road | 746 yd | |
| Birdcage Stoke Newwington | The Birdcage Public House, 58 Stamford Hill | 818 yd | |
| Lea Valley Gin Distillery | Unit D, 195 Eade Road | 862 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 297 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 401 yd | |
| OORI LTD | Oak Tree Community Centre, 77 Bethune Road | 413 yd | |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 431 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 287 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 442 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 489 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 803 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 WOODBERRY GROVE | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 220 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.