Craven Walk is in London and in Hackney district. N16 6BL 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craven Walk, London, N16 6BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 6BX, N16 6BU, N16 6BZ, N16 6DA, N16 6DD, N16 6DN, N16 6DH, N16 6DU, E5 9BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 6BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N16 6BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 35.4% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 52.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 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 (93.6%) 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 | 74.3% | 75.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 26.8% |
| Good health | 16.5% | 18.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -15.2% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around N16 6BL this area, 32% 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 | 28.3% | 32% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 31.6% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.8% | 59.6% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 10% | 21.2% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 19.6% |
In this area, 75.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 75.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.6% | 75.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17.3% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 1.4% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 12.2% | 46.2% | -34.0% |
| Jewish | 48.1% | 0.5% | 47.6% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 15.3% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Walk was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Walk has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Springfield and the 20th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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 6 Clayton Court, 62 Craven Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-30 | £287,991 |
| Flat 7 Clayton Court, 62 Craven Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-01-28 | £227,010 |
| Flat 7 Clayton Court, 62 Craven Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2005-07-27 | £449,886 |
| Flat 10 Clayton Court, 62 Craven Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2004-06-22 | £423,720 |
| Flat 6 Clayton Court, 62 Craven Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-08-29 | £320,111 |
N16 6BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N16 6BL 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 | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Community Primary School Castlewood Road , N16 6DH | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | 1out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldhill Community School Oldhill Street , N16 6LR | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowland Primary School Crowland Road , N15 6UX | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,554 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 | 3,600 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,684 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 | 2,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 1 Belz Terrace , Clapton Common E5 9SN | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnei Zion Community School 49 - 51 Ravensdale Road , N16 6TJ | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Girls School 153 Stamford Hill , London N16 5LG | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liebs Kosher Chocolate | Unit 9, Ravensdale Industrial Estate, Timberwharf Rd | 185 yd | |
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Spring Hill | 282 yd | |
| The Boathouse Cafe | Cafe, Boatclub, Spring Hill | 298 yd | |
| Muisca Colombian Coffee | Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common, London | 485 yd | |
| Melloww | Made In Hackney, Liberty Hall,, 128 Clapton Common, Spring Hill, Clapton | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Rugby Football Club | Spring Hill Sports Ground, Spring Hill | 298 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 741 yd | |
| Station House | Public House, 148-150 High Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 709 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 715 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 724 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 832 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 86 High Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 629 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 686 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Markfield Park GROVELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Gladesmore Sports Centre CROWLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 951 yd | |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,043 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.