Mayville Estate is in London and in Islington district. N16 8NF 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 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8ND, N16 8NQ, N16 8NE, N16 8LG, N16 8NH, N16 8NW, N16 8NG, N16 8LQ, N16 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 8NF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.4% 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 | 55.8% | 59.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 8.4% |
| Male | 44.2% | 40.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -8.4% |
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 8NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 48.3% | 62.1% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 22.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 51.6% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 28.4% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.3% | 22.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 35.8% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.5% 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 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 21.9% | 19.3% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 16.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 4% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 34.9% | 30.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -50.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 54.2% | 61.3% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 8.8% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 9.9% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.2% | 61.3% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 31.3% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.5% | 1.9% | -33.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayville Estate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Mildmay average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 1 Skelton House Mayville Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-02-16 | £531,881 |
| Flat 5 Skelton House Mayville Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2014-02-10 | £410,759 |
N16 8NF area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 8NF 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,981 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 | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Junior School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | - not rated | 68 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Infant School Matthias Road , N16 8NP | - not rated | 68 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Auriga Mews , N1 4ND | 4out of 4 | 74 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 414 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 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,168 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,814 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 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | - not rated | 439 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 | 608 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Bush Kindergarten of St Paul's Steiner Programme 1 St Paul's Road , N1 2QH | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Waldorf School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express Matthias Road (2973) 48 Matthias Road | 128 yd | |
| Jolene | Jolene, 21 Newington Green | 134 yd | |
| Happy Cat Coffee | 39A Newington Green Meeting House | 211 yd | |
| Stoke Newington Youth Hub | Community Centre, Chaucer Court, Milton Gardens Estate | 245 yd | |
| Crossroads | Crossroads, Ground Floor | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 162 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 210 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 2 St Jude Street | 390 yd | |
| The Weavers Arms Public House | The Weavers Arms Public House, 98 Newington Green Road | 410 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 57 Allen Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 123 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 263 yd | |
| Fish on the Green | Fish on the Green, Ground Floor Shop | 281 yd | |
| Paradise Fish Bar | Paradise Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 297 yd | |
| Mickys Chippy | 2 Pellerin Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 618 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 657 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 969 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 979 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.