Brooke Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 7RR 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 7RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 7RP, N16 7BJ, N16 7BH, N16 7RS, N16 7RJ, N16 7BL, N16 7BD, E5 8AN, N16 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 7RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.4% 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 | 62.5% | 75.4% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 37.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 15% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 54.8% | 52.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 54% | 64.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 56.3% | 59.3% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -22.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 66.2% | 72.9% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 72.4% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 4.2% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooke Road was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Cazenove average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Brooke Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Cazenove and the 184th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Brooke Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2023-11-21 | £1,098,776 |
| Basement Flat 148 Brooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-01-31 | £467,055 |
| 160 Brooke Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-09-29 | £634,576 |
| 150A Brooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £588,000 | 2020-10-12 | £563,988 |
| Ground Floor Flat 160B Brooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-06-20 | £486,364 |
N16 7RR 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.
N16 7RR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,832 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 | 3,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,376 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 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,657 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 | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benthal Primary School Benthal Road , Hackney N16 7AU | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Kenninghall Road , E5 8BS | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School 75 Cazenove Road , Stoke Newington N16 6PD | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Filey Avenue , N16 6NR | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 522 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Yetev Lev 111-115 Cazenove Road , N16 6AX | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Cazenove Road , London N16 6PA | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sovereign Public House | The Royal Sovereign, 64 Northwold Road | 275 yd | |
| Bake Street | 58 Evering Road | 283 yd | |
| Ikigai Sushi | 94a Northwold Road | 298 yd | |
| Smoke and Pepper | 52 Evering Road | 299 yd | |
| RAYS PIZZA | 92 Northwold Road | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 182 yd | |
| Nightingale Senior Citizens Social & Lunchean Club | 19 Olympus Square | 437 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 557 yd | |
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 673 yd | |
| Besiktas F.C. | 94 Stoke Newington High Street | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming | 98 Northwold Road | 298 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 92 Northwold Road | 298 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 92 Northwold Road | 305 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 307 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 3 Kenninghall Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 547 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 718 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 723 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 777 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 697 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 714 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.