Mayville Estate is in London and in Islington district. N16 8LR is located in the Mildmay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mayville Estate, London, N16 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8LT, N16 8LW, N16 8LP, N1 4NH, N16 8LS, N1 4PY, N16 8LN, N1 4NJ, N1 4PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 8LR is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 45.2% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 54.8% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 8LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.1% 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 | 50.2% | 69.1% | 18.9% | 37.9% | 31.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 20.4% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 6.8% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 42.5% | 55.9% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.6% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 17.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 13.7% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 18.4% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 34.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 15.2% | 2.6% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.7% 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 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 16.5% | 50.4% | 33.9% | 2.5% | 47.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 8.4% | 0.9% | -7.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 37.9% | 22.7% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -58.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 61.2% | 71.5% | 10.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 1.7% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 71.3% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.9% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 0.2% | -8.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 0.9% | -24.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayville Estate was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Mildmay average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Mayville Estate has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Mildmay and the 41st lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 31 Beckford House Mayville Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-10-30 | £308,886 |
N16 8LR area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N16 8LR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Unemployed | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,628 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 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | - not rated | 273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Auriga Mews , N1 4ND | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Junior School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Infant School Matthias Road , N16 8NP | - not rated | 375 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 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,458 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,776 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 | 2,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | - not rated | 512 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 | 565 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Moray Pizza@Railway Tavern. | A Moray Pizza@Railway Tavern., 2 St Jude Street | 130 yd | |
| Brunswick East | Ground Floor Unit 3, Stamford Works, Gillett Street | 203 yd | |
| Deekenek | Studio 3B Stamford X Works, Gillett Street | 205 yd | |
| Wine Unpacked | 3c Stamford Works, Gillett Street | 206 yd | |
| Kaffa Coffee | Unit 1, Gillett Square | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 2 St Jude Street | 130 yd | |
| Vortex Jazz Club | 11 Gillett Square | 237 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 237 yd | |
| Jazz Bar | 4 Bradbury Street | 257 yd | |
| Dalston Superstore | 117 Kingsland High Street | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaican Jerk Chicken | Unit G8, Gillett Square | 237 yd | |
| Dig In | Unit 6 Gillet Square | 242 yd | |
| All Island Grill UK | 17 Bradbury Street | 257 yd | |
| Banke's Kitchen | 11 Bradbury Street | 257 yd | |
| Mickys Chippy | 2 Pellerin Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 318 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 346 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 559 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 832 yd | |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.