Priestley Close is in London and in Hackney district. N16 6SJ 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 Priestley Close, London, N16 6SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 6TJ, N16 6SL, N16 6SP, N16 6UE, N16 6TL, N16 6SH, N16 6TR, N16 6SS, N16 6ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 6SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 45.5% | 47% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 54.5% | 53% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 6SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 43.9% | 43.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 44.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.4% | 60.2% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 25% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.1% | 26% | 8.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 30.4% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 18.2% | 6.1% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 51% | 59.5% | 8.5% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 15.2% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 13.6% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 58.4% | 61.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 13.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 62.1% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 23% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 7.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 2.1% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Jewish | 36% | 0.5% | 35.5% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priestley Close was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Springfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priestley Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Springfield and the 69th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Priestley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-05-24 | £432,542 |
| 36 Priestley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-26 | £439,949 |
| 10 Priestley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2022-09-29 | £298,830 |
| 18 Priestley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-04-09 | £242,862 |
| 43 Priestley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2017-02-01 | £306,823 |
The percentage of student residents living in N16 6SJ 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 | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius RC Primary School St Ann's Road , Tottenham N15 6ND | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | 1out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springfield Community Primary School Castlewood Road , N16 6DH | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Primary School Dunsmure Road , N16 5PU | 4out of 4 | 704 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 | 1out of 4 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 1,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,396 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 | 3,565 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 | 2,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnei Zion Community School 49 - 51 Ravensdale Road , N16 6TJ | - not rated | 106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Girls School 153 Stamford Hill , London N16 5LG | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah School 2-4 Amhurst Park , Hackney N16 5AE | - not rated | 304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The curry stop | 264 Stamford hill | 203 yd | |
| Pizza on Time | 260 Stamford Hill | 210 yd | |
| Arans Cafe | 268 Stamford Hill | 210 yd | |
| Gems | 256 Stamford hill | 213 yd | |
| Banim ltd | 288 stamford hill road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station House | Public House, 148-150 High Road | 677 yd | |
| Hackney Rugby Football Club | Spring Hill Sports Ground, Spring Hill | 787 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 795 yd | |
| Birdcage Stoke Newwington | The Birdcage Public House, 58 Stamford Hill | 1,004 yd | |
| Oaktree Community Centre | 77-81 Bethune Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 210 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 226 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 240 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 342 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 86 High Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 228 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 363 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 452 yd | |
| Gladesmore Sports Centre CROWLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Markfield Park GROVELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 98.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.