Town Hall Approach is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8QN 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 Town Hall Approach, London, N16 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8QR, N16 8QS, N16 9PH, N16 9LS, N16 8QT, N16 9PL, N16 8PJ, N16 9PP, N16 9PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 8QN 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 8QN, 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 8QN 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 Town Hall Approach was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Town Hall Approach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Town Hall Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2021-09-30 | £661,478 |
| 4 Town Hall Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2014-09-29 | £747,055 |
| 4 Town Hall Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2002-07-11 | £700,364 |
| 2 Town Hall Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2002-07-05 | £671,182 |
| 1 Town Hall Approach, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £61,500 | 1996-06-18 | £605,061 |
N16 8QN 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 8QN 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 | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,345 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 | 3,403 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 | 3,490 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 | 153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,121 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 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,876 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 | 955 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,236 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 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,807 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 | 527 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 | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega 50 | 50 Allen Road | 163 yd | |
| Luminary Bakery | 71 To 73 Basement And Ground F, Allen Road | 176 yd | |
| Stoke Newington Youth Hub | Community Centre, Chaucer Court, Milton Gardens Estate | 214 yd | |
| Muddy Puddle | 142 Albion Road | 273 yd | |
| The Muddy Puddle | 142 Albion Road, Stoke Newington, London | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 57 Allen Road | 187 yd | |
| Members only social club | 7 Albion Parade | 313 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 348 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 385 yd | |
| Turkish Social Club | 114 Green Lanes | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Barca Pizzeria | 59 Allen Road | 187 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 138a Albion Road | 273 yd | |
| New Best Mangal | 152 Albion Road | 273 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 279 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 835 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 899 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 929 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 570 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.