Howard Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8PJ is located in the Clissold 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 Howard Road, London, N16 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8PQ, N16 8PL, N16 8QE, N16 9PH, N16 8TW, N16 8TN, N16 8QR, N16 8QS, N16 8PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N16 8PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 57.2% | 54.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 42.8% | 45.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 8PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 56.1% | 63.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 17.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 37% | 40.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 14.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 4.8% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 6.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 48.8% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.7% | 9.8% | -6.9% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 59.8% | 63.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.3% | 6.1% | -6.2% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.1% | 63.4% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 28% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 1.2% | -8.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.1% | 2% | -28.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Howard Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 56th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 15 Herrick House Howard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-09-27 | £280,916 |
| Flat 13 Herrick House Howard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2013-04-05 | £350,325 |
| Flat 15 Herrick House Howard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-07-24 | £273,695 |
| Flat 15 Herrick House Howard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2007-02-28 | £297,545 |
| Flat 36 Herrick House Howard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2004-02-10 | £274,769 |
N16 8PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 2,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 949 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,182 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 | 2,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,902 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 | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington Youth Hub | Community Centre, Chaucer Court, Milton Gardens Estate | 138 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express Matthias Road (2973) 48 Matthias Road | 173 yd | |
| Happy Cat Coffee | 39A Newington Green Meeting House | 193 yd | |
| Perilla Restaurant | Perilla Restaurant, 1-3 Green Lanes | 238 yd | |
| Bodega 50 | 50 Allen Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 57 Allen Road | 266 yd | |
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 356 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 371 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 373 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 176 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 195 yd | |
| La Barca Pizzeria | 59 Allen Road | 266 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 321 yd | |
| Fish on the Green | Fish on the Green, Ground Floor Shop | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 887 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 919 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 681 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.