Rectory Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 7SD 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 Rectory Road, London, N16 7SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 7PP, N16 7RX, N16 7LR, N16 7PS, N16 7SB, N16 7PT, N16 7SH, N16 7SA, N16 7RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 7SD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 50.1% | 56.7% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 43.3% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 7SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 62.3% | 64.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 24.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 49.3% | 56.8% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 30.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 4.7% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 53% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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 | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 14.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 4.4% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 49.6% | 45.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 62% | 58.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 15.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 58.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 24.3% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 3% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 119.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% higher than the Cazenove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Cazenove and the 248th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124C Rectory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-04-16 | £661,492 |
| 120 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2025-03-20 | £1,085,713 |
| 100 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2022-05-06 | £1,098,561 |
| 112 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2021-08-11 | £1,356,696 |
| Second Floor Flat 114 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-05-24 | £538,412 |
N16 7SD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 2,932 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 | 2,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,069 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 | 3,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benthal Primary School Benthal Road , Hackney N16 7AU | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benthal Primary School Infant Department Benthal Road , N16 7AU | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Primary School Stoke Newington Church St , N16 0NX | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Junior School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Infants' School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 462 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 | 874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,521 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 | 3,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,585 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 | 3,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,930 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 | 276 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 | 295 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 540 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke and Pepper | 52 Evering Road | 261 yd | |
| Bake Street | 58 Evering Road | 270 yd | |
| Wine Unpacked | 6 Tyssen Road | 273 yd | |
| Octaves | 110 Stoke Newington High Street | 295 yd | |
| Dynamite Burger | 96a stoke newington high st | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besiktas F.C. | 94 Stoke Newington High Street | 297 yd | |
| Deniz Social Club | 53 Stoke Newington High Street | 357 yd | |
| The White Hart | White Hart, 69 Stoke Newington High Street | 357 yd | |
| Rochester Castle | Rochester Castle Public House, 145 Stoke Newington High Street | 381 yd | |
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubby's charcoal grill & italian pizza | 52 Evering Road | 205 yd | |
| Kaiser | 4A Brooke Road | 289 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 114 Stoke Newington High Street | 297 yd | |
| Sutton & Son Fish & Chips | 90 Stoke Newington High Street | 297 yd | |
| CheatMeals | 148 Stoke Newington High Street | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 297 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 339 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 346 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 401 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 741 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,056 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.