Sanford Terrace is in London and in Hackney district. N16 7LH is located in the Stoke Newington 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 Sanford Terrace, London, N16 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 7LD, N16 7LE, N16 7LA, N16 7LQ, N16 7LS, N16 7LB, N16 7LR, N16 7ET, N16 7LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 7LH 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 | 51.3% | 48.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.9% | 3.2% | 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 area around N16 7LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 60% | 57.5% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 27.6% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 55.7% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 28.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 15.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 55.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 0% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 55% | 50.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 61.3% | 61.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 61.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 25.9% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 0.7% | -29.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanford Terrace was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sanford Terrace has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Clissold and the 201st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sanford Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2020-07-06 | £660,113 |
| 14 Sanford Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,297,500 | 2019-08-01 | £1,438,039 |
| 11 Sanford Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-07-13 | £558,097 |
| 11 Sanford Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £364,300 | 2013-07-31 | £557,131 |
| Flat 1 9 Sanford Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2011-08-31 | £822,037 |
N16 7LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,906 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 | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,136 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 | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Patten Primary School Stoke Newington Church St , N16 0NX | 4out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Junior School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Infants' School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Junior School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,731 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 | 3,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,655 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 | 3,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington Mission Paradigm Primary School 106 Stoke Newington High Street , N16 7NY | - not rated | 201 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 | 216 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Cazenove Road , London N16 6PA | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rosetta | 160 Stoke Newington High Street | 163 yd | |
| LEAF AND WILD LTD | 170 Stoke Newington High Street | 167 yd | |
| Apollo | Basement And Ground Floor, 160 Stoke Newington High Street | 167 yd | |
| The Thai Kitchen | The Coach And Horses, 178 Stoke Newington High Street | 167 yd | |
| Windrush Bar & Kitchen, | 184 Stoke Newington Road | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Castle | Rochester Castle Public House, 145 Stoke Newington High Street | 213 yd | |
| Besiktas F.C. | 94 Stoke Newington High Street | 216 yd | |
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 222 yd | |
| Jolly Butchers (Stoke Newington) Limited | 204 Stoke Newington High Street | 225 yd | |
| Deniz Social Club | 53 Stoke Newington High Street | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Limited | 162-164 Stoke Newington High Street | 164 yd | |
| CheatMeals | 148 Stoke Newington High Street | 165 yd | |
| Kaiser | 4A Brooke Road | 166 yd | |
| Partners Fish Bar | 186 Stoke Newington High Street | 189 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and grill ltd | 163 Stoke Newington High Street | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 167 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 216 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 369 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 428 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 193 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 598 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 969 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.