Church Walk is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8QA 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 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Walk, London, N16 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8QP, N16 9EU, N16 9JU, N16 9EX, N16 9JS, N16 9JR, N16 9LD, N16 9AA, N16 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 8QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 46.7% | 49.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 62.7% | 61% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 25.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 58.6% | 62.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 26.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8QA this area, 4.1% 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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 63.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 62.7% | 63.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 69.9% | 72.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 71.8% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 18.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 1.4% | -15.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Walk was 339.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.6% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Church Walk has the 7th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 71st highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.
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 7 157 Church Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-03-28 | £579,539 |
| Flat 10 157 Church Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-12-09 | £580,120 |
| Flat 7 157 Church Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-08-31 | £555,218 |
| Flat 8 157 Church Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2022-07-28 | £782,850 |
| Flat 9 157 Church Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-11-30 | £700,271 |
N16 8QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 8QA 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 84 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Barn Street , Stoke Newington N16 0JT | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grazebrook Primary School Grazebrook Primary School , Lordship Road N16 0QP | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 756 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 | 84 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,177 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,607 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 | 2,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,403 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 | 723 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Cazenove Road , London N16 6PA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| TTD Gur School 17 Margaret Road , N16 6UX | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokey Kebab Grill | 152A Albion Road | 125 yd | |
| Albion Kitchen | 144 Albion Road | 144 yd | |
| The Muddy Puddle | 142 Albion Road, Stoke Newington, London | 147 yd | |
| Muddy Puddle | 142 Albion Road | 154 yd | |
| Hoxton Beach Cafe | Clissold Leisure Centre, 63-67 Clissold Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members only social club | 7 Albion Parade | 115 yd | |
| The Londesborough | The Londesborough Public House, 36 Barbauld Road | 218 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 57 Allen Road | 314 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown, 199 Stoke Newington Church Street | 372 yd | |
| Ryans' N16 | 181 Stoke Newington Church Street | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelateria Romeo & Giulietta | 137 Albion Road | 72 yd | |
| Stokey Fried Chicken | 1 Albion Parade | 115 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 138a Albion Road | 154 yd | |
| New Best Mangal | 152 Albion Road | 154 yd | |
| Chez Papapa | 22 Indigo Mews | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 662 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 717 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 726 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 147 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 207 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.