Timberwharf Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 6DB 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 Timberwharf Road, London, N16 6DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 6AE, N16 6DN, N16 6DF, N16 6BZ, N16 6DG, N15 6AN, N15 6AE, N16 6DQ, N16 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 6DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 48.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 42.2% | 57.1% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 34.7% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 52.8% | 61.9% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 27.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.1% | 24% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 38% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.7% | 1.2% | -10.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 50% | 61.7% | 11.7% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 11.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 11.6% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 60.1% | 60.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 58.9% | 60.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 24.4% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 4.3% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 1.5% | -21.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 16.9% | 46.2% | -29.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 37.2% | 0.5% | 36.7% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Timberwharf Road was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Timberwharf Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Springfield and the 188th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Wharf Timberwharf Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,820,000 | 2017-09-19 | £1,770,464 |
| Unit 4 Ravensdale Industrial Estate Timberwharf Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £83,200 | 2015-04-27 | £94,679 |
N16 6DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 6DB 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Park School Castlewood Road , N16 6DH | - not rated | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Community Primary School Castlewood Road , N16 6DH | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowland Primary School Crowland Road , N15 6UX | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowland Junior School Crowland Road , N15 6UX | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowland Infant School Crowland Road , N15 6UX | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 953 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 | 1,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,355 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 | 3,489 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,317 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 | 485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnei Zion Community School 49 - 51 Ravensdale Road , N16 6TJ | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Side By Side Nursery 10 Egerton Road , N16 6UA | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1 yd | |
| The Parkside | 45 Grovelands Road, Tottenham | 326 yd | |
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Spring Hill | 370 yd | |
| The Boathouse Cafe | Cafe, Boatclub, Spring Hill | 397 yd | |
| Muisca Colombian Coffee | Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common, London | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Rugby Football Club | Spring Hill Sports Ground, Spring Hill | 397 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 925 yd | |
| Station House | Public House, 148-150 High Road | 925 yd | |
| Body Works Gym | Unit 5, Fountayne House, 2-8 Fountayne Road | 991 yd | |
| Mannions | Prince Arthur, 158 Broad Lane | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 749 yd | |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 764 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 789 yd | |
| No Wahala Chicken | 110-118 Markfield Road, Tottenham | 806 yd | |
| Rubio Chicken and Pizza | 110-118 Markfield Road, Tottenham | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 727 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 790 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Markfield Park GROVELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Gladesmore Sports Centre CROWLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 1,005 yd | |
| Bodyworks Gym (Men Only) FOUNTAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.