Princess May Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8DF is located in the Shacklewell 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 Princess May Road, London, N16 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8DG, N16 8DH, N16 8AN, N16 8AJ, N16 8DJ, N16 8AP, N16 8AR, N16 8DQ, N16 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 8DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 56.9% | 55.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 43.1% | 44.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 8DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 69.4% | 66.7% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 19.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 46.9% | 54.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 31.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around N16 8DF this area, 4.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 4.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.8% | 66.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 3% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 71.8% | 66.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 72.7% | 66.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 11% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 66.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.4% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 3% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess May Road was 144.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess May Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Clissold and the 285th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Princess May Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2025-09-30 | £571,198 |
| 45 Princess May Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-08-15 | £553,239 |
| 61 Princess May Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-11-15 | £520,579 |
| 67 Princess May Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-08-16 | £537,177 |
| 47 Princess May Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-03-06 | £457,004 |
N16 8DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 28% 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 8DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,035 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 | 2,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 12 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Junior School Barretts Grove , Stoke Newington N16 8AJ | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Infants' School Barrett's Grove , Stoke Newington N16 8AJ | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | - not rated | 182 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 193 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 823 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cara Nosh | 28 Cressington Close | 35 yd | |
| Hanimeli Restaurant | 29 Stoke Newington Road | 198 yd | |
| Glassworks Studios Ld | 78 Stoke Newington Road | 211 yd | |
| The Moustache Bar | Basement And Ground Floor, 58 Stoke Newington Road | 212 yd | |
| Abraco Dalston | 31 Stoke Newington Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby House 3 | 76 Stoke Newington Road | 211 yd | |
| N16 Adana Spor F.C | 80a Stoke Newington Road | 212 yd | |
| VFD | 66 Stoke Newington Road | 212 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 222 yd | |
| The Nest | 36-44 Stoke Newington Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Chippy | 2 Pellerin Road | 122 yd | |
| Super Kebab | 54 Stoke Newington Road | 212 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 24 Stoke Newington Road | 270 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 411 yd | |
| All Nations Vegan House Limited | 2a Farleigh Place, Stoke Newington | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 463 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 603 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 697 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 875 yd | |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 918 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 984 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.