Craven Walk is in London and in Hackney district. N16 6BU 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 Craven Walk, London, N16 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 6BX, N16 6BL, N16 6BS, N16 6DU, N16 6DW, N16 6BT, N16 6DA, N16 6BZ, E5 9BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 6BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 6BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 24.8% | 27.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 61.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 74.2% | 71.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 18.1% | 20% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -13.6% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 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 6BU this area, 38.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 38.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 7.6% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 15.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 19.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 11% | 6.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 83.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 74% | 70.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 70.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 21.8% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 1.4% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.8% | 37.2% | -33.4% |
| Christian | 3.3% | 46.2% | -42.9% |
| Jewish | 74.9% | 0.5% | 74.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 15.6% | 6.0% | 9.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Walk was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Craven Walk has the 17th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Springfield and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34B Craven Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2006-12-11 | £504,135 |
| 34A Craven Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-07-17 | £842,561 |
| 34A Craven Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2002-06-26 | £439,098 |
| 42 Craven Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2002-03-11 | £1,616,426 |
| 34A Craven Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2002-01-10 | £419,828 |
N16 6BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6BU 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 | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Real estate activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,054 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | 1out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldhill Community School Oldhill Street , N16 6LR | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Ignatius RC Primary School St Ann's Road , Tottenham N15 6ND | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 2,099 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 | 1,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,589 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 | 3,659 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 | 2,085 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,391 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 | 225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnei Zion Community School 49 - 51 Ravensdale Road , N16 6TJ | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Girls School 153 Stamford Hill , London N16 5LG | - not rated | 653 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 | 267 yd | |
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Spring Hill | 334 yd | |
| The Boathouse Cafe | Cafe, Boatclub, Spring Hill | 343 yd | |
| Muisca Colombian Coffee | Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common, London | 414 yd | |
| Melloww | Made In Hackney, Liberty Hall,, 128 Clapton Common, Spring Hill, Clapton | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Rugby Football Club | Spring Hill Sports Ground, Spring Hill | 343 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 660 yd | |
| Station House | Public House, 148-150 High Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 639 yd | |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 640 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 669 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 758 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 86 High Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 545 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Markfield Park GROVELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 879 yd | |
| Gladesmore Sports Centre CROWLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,065 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% |
| Median download speed | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.