Castlewood Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 6DU 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 Castlewood Road, London, N16 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 6DL, N16 6DT, N16 6DW, N16 6BX, N16 6DH, N16 6DA, N16 6TA, N16 6BU, N16 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 6DU 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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around N16 6DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 64.4% | 54.5% | -9.9% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 37.2% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 61.5% | 74.3% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 25.9% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -15.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6DU this area, 31% 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 | 23.2% | 31% | 7.8% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 35.2% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 6.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 74.9% | 79.3% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 59.5% | 69.6% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 17% | 9.8% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 69.3% | 12.2% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.8% | 7.9% | -7.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 1.4% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 16.4% | 46.2% | -29.8% |
| Jewish | 45.8% | 0.5% | 45.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 14.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlewood Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cazenove average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 7B Castlewood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2003-12-22 | £373,204 |
| Flat 7C Castlewood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2001-03-08 | £312,973 |
| Flat 7A Castlewood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 1999-08-31 | £316,561 |
| Flat 7C Castlewood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 1995-11-24 | £579,000 |
| Flat 7C Castlewood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1995-05-25 | £286,229 |
N16 6DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6DU 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 6DU 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 | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,797 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 | 90 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Community Primary School Castlewood Road , N16 6DH | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Boys' Primary School 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | - not rated | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldhill Community School Oldhill Street , N16 6LR | - not rated | 641 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 702 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 | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,617 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 | 3,657 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 N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,361 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 | 237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnei Zion Community School 49 - 51 Ravensdale Road , N16 6TJ | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Side By Side Nursery 10 Egerton Road , N16 6UA | - not rated | 393 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 | 263 yd | |
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Spring Hill | 430 yd | |
| The Boathouse Cafe | Cafe, Boatclub, Spring Hill | 442 yd | |
| ASADO | Kadimah Hotel, 146 Clapton Common | 479 yd | |
| Muisca Colombian Coffee | Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common, London | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Rugby Football Club | Spring Hill Sports Ground, Spring Hill | 442 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 708 yd | |
| Station House | Public House, 148-150 High Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 552 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 559 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 571 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 676 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 86 High Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 479 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 538 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Markfield Park GROVELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 794 yd | |
| Gladesmore Sports Centre CROWLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,018 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.