Benthal Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 7AP is located in the Hackney Downs 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 Benthal Road, London, N16 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 7DA, N16 7RB, N16 7RA, N16 7ES, N16 7ER, N16 7ET, N16 7RU, N16 7RD, N16 7BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 7AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 53.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 7AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 54.3% | 56.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 27.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 45.2% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 15.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 5.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 59.1% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.8% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 5.2% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 11.4% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 48.8% | 48% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 65.2% | 62% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 61.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 25.5% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 3.1% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benthal Road was 308.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 316.7% higher than the Cazenove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benthal Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Cazenove and the 90th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75B Benthal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-12-15 | £530,375 |
| 83B Benthal Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-03-06 | £747,545 |
| 87A Benthal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2022-10-31 | £524,354 |
| 85B Benthal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-09-21 | £757,990 |
| 87A Benthal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2015-08-06 | £563,543 |
N16 7AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Junior School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Infants' School Northwold Road , E5 8RN | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benthal Primary School Benthal Road , Hackney N16 7AU | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Newington Mission Paradigm Primary School 106 Stoke Newington High Street , N16 7NY | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington Mission Paradigm School 104-106 Stoke Newington High Street , N16 7NY | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mesifta Talmudical College 82-84 Cazenove Road , N16 6AB | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Street | 58 Evering Road | 343 yd | |
| Smoke and Pepper | 52 Evering Road | 347 yd | |
| That Crepe Place | 228B Stoke Newington high street | 352 yd | |
| Windrush Bar & Kitchen, | 184 Stoke Newington Road | 398 yd | |
| Yellow Warbler Ltd | 9 Northwold Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 354 yd | |
| Jolly Butchers (Stoke Newington) Limited | 204 Stoke Newington High Street | 411 yd | |
| Besiktas F.C. | 94 Stoke Newington High Street | 446 yd | |
| Rochester Castle | Rochester Castle Public House, 145 Stoke Newington High Street | 453 yd | |
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubby's charcoal grill & italian pizza | 52 Evering Road | 370 yd | |
| Partners Fish Bar | 186 Stoke Newington High Street | 403 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | 162-164 Stoke Newington High Street | 403 yd | |
| Kaiser | 4A Brooke Road | 405 yd | |
| Coolios | 2b Northwold Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 406 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 446 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 619 yd | |
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 526 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.