Brooke Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 7RD 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 Brooke Road, London, N16 7RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 7RT, N16 7RH, N16 7DA, N16 7BT, N16 7RA, N16 7RU, N16 7AP, N16 7BX, N16 7EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 7RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 55.7% | 55.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 44.3% | 44.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 7RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 61.1% | 58% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 26.3% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 16.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 1.2% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 59.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.4% 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 | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 55.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -33.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 67.6% | 66.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 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 | 66.9% | 67.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 18.6% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 4.8% | -17.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooke Road was 103.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% higher than the Cazenove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brooke Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Cazenove and the 217th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 Brooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-08 | £431,066 |
| 75B Brooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-08 | £431,066 |
| 81 Brooke Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,605,000 | 2022-02-15 | £1,650,624 |
| Flat A 87 Brooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2021-01-29 | £450,591 |
| 71A Brooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £637,500 | 2018-10-25 | £655,850 |
N16 7RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% 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 7RD 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,234 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 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,455 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 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Junior School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Infants' School Northwold Road , E5 8RN | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benthal Primary School Benthal Road , Hackney N16 7AU | 3out of 4 | 341 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 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,566 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 | 3,104 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,776 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 | 3,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,763 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 | 458 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 458 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 | 498 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 | 517 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mesifta Talmudical College 82-84 Cazenove Road , N16 6AB | - not rated | 529 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 | 263 yd | |
| Smoke and Pepper | 52 Evering Road | 270 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign Public House | The Royal Sovereign, 64 Northwold Road | 359 yd | |
| Ikigai Sushi | 94a Northwold Road | 406 yd | |
| RAYS PIZZA | 92 Northwold Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 366 yd | |
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 463 yd | |
| Jolly Butchers (Stoke Newington) Limited | 204 Stoke Newington High Street | 518 yd | |
| Besiktas F.C. | 94 Stoke Newington High Street | 518 yd | |
| Rochester Castle | Rochester Castle Public House, 145 Stoke Newington High Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubby's charcoal grill & italian pizza | 52 Evering Road | 323 yd | |
| Ming | 98 Northwold Road | 406 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 92 Northwold Road | 406 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 92 Northwold Road | 419 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 501 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 518 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 662 yd | |
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 598 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.