Clifford Terrace is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8QL 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifford Terrace, London, N16 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 9PJ, N16 9PR, N16 8QZ, N16 8PW, N16 9PF, N16 9PG, N16 9PE, N16 9PN, N16 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 8QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 50.9% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 55.7% | 49.1% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.6% 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 | 64.8% | 71.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 33.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 19.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 56.4% | 61.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8QL this area, 6.9% 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 77.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 1.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.7% | 77.4% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 43.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 78.4% | 74.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 64.9% | 63.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 63.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 4.7% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifford Terrace was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Clifford Terrace has the 6th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 34th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Clifford Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £1,220,000 | 2022-11-21 | £1,158,168 |
| 2 Clifford Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £1,135,000 | 2022-04-20 | £1,166,129 |
| 4 Clifford Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £1,140,000 | 2022-03-04 | £1,127,269 |
| Flat 2 7 Church Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2019-09-13 | £911,745 |
| 1 Clifford Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £965,000 | 2019-07-24 | £1,052,531 |
N16 8QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 197 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Other | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,123 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 | 3,309 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 | 3,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 600 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 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 884 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,323 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 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,042 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 | 564 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 | 666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Cat Coffee | 39A Newington Green Meeting House | 54 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express Matthias Road (2973) 48 Matthias Road | 95 yd | |
| Le Padelle | Le Padelle, 43 Newington Green | 118 yd | |
| Perilla Restaurant | Perilla Restaurant, 1-3 Green Lanes | 119 yd | |
| Yield N16 | Yield N16, Unit 1B, Alliance House | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 223 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 363 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 368 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 406 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 57 Allen Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 78 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 129 yd | |
| Fish on the Green | Fish on the Green, Ground Floor Shop | 230 yd | |
| Paradise Fish Bar | Paradise Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 238 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 817 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 868 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 961 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 812 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 1,060 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 94.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 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.