Crossway is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8LA is located in the Dalston 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 Crossway, London, N16 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8JZ, N16 8BE, N16 8HX, N16 8UY, N16 8JY, E8 2PB, N16 8HY, N16 8BH, N16 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 8LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 58.5% | 71.7% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 15.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 44.2% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 35.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 19% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 55.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 12.3% | 3.1% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 7.4% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 51.8% | 54.5% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 63.6% | 60.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 15% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 4.9% | -6.0% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 60.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 22.4% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 4.3% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossway was 378.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 228.0% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Crossway has the 6th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 61st highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Crossway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-09-15 | £698,467 |
| 27 Crossway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-03-26 | £623,821 |
| 33 Crossway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-03-24 | £707,696 |
| Flat 4 Ellen House Crossway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-05-20 | £583,636 |
| 29 Crossway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-02-07 | £617,308 |
The percentage of student residents living in N16 8LA 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 | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Other | 26 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,623 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 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,399 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Baklava | 113 Kingsland High Street | 39 yd | |
| Super Tantuni | 113 Kingsland High Street | 39 yd | |
| The Cave London | 111 Kingsland High Street | 42 yd | |
| Garip's German Doner | 127 Kingsland High Street | 50 yd | |
| TETTO'S DALSTON | 123-125 KINGSLAND HIGH STREET | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston Superstore | 117 Kingsland High Street | 84 yd | |
| Alibi | 91-93 Kingsland High Street | 102 yd | |
| Earth Venue | 11-17 Stoke Newington Road | 119 yd | |
| Earth Theatre | 17b, 17 Stoke Newington Road | 137 yd | |
| Dalston Social | 8 Stoke Newington Road | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voodoo Ray's | Basement And Ground Floor, 95 Kingsland High Street | 84 yd | |
| Ali Baba Kabab | 144 Kingsland High Street | 128 yd | |
| Thainese Street Food | Ridley Road Market | 128 yd | |
| La Kumbre Ltd | 79b Kingsland High Street | 157 yd | |
| Wumis African Takeaway - Dalston | 79b Kingsland High Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 128 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 305 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 622 yd | |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,026 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.