Allen Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8SA 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 Allen Road, London, N16 8SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8RX, N16 8SD, N16 8RA, N16 8TH, N16 8RZ, N16 8RS, N16 8RY, N16 8SB, N16 8RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 8SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.5% 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 | 69.1% | 68.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 30.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 20.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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 (92.1%) 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 | 57.3% | 58.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8SA this area, 4.3% 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 76.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 76.1% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 42.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 69.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 76.4% | 63.9% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 15.7% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 64.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 17.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.9% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.3% | 37.2% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allen Road was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allen Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 191st highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

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 5 36 - 40 Allen Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £551,000 | 2024-08-23 | £526,925 |
| Flat 1, 36 - 40 Allen Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-09-09 | £468,385 |
| 34 Allen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,770,000 | 2022-06-30 | £1,773,642 |
| 28 Allen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2021-03-08 | £1,074,650 |
| 34 Allen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,360,000 | 2017-11-03 | £1,508,702 |
N16 8SA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8SA 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 | 202 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 63 |
| Information and communication | 38 |
| Education | 35 |
| Other | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 2,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,665 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 | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,379 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 | 3,467 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 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 530 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 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 963 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 1,186 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,434 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 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 361 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 | 835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Cazenove Road , London N16 6PA | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 89 yd | |
| Luminary Bakery | 71 To 73 Basement And Ground F, Allen Road | 108 yd | |
| Stoke Newington Youth Hub | Community Centre, Chaucer Court, Milton Gardens Estate | 246 yd | |
| Junior Caribbean Cuisine | 63 Nevill Road | 255 yd | |
| Albion Kitchen | 144 Albion Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 57 Allen Road | 90 yd | |
| The Londesborough | The Londesborough Public House, 36 Barbauld Road | 294 yd | |
| Members only social club | 7 Albion Parade | 302 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 435 yd | |
| Pazarcik | 109 Stoke Newington Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Barca Pizzeria | 59 Allen Road | 90 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 138a Albion Road | 269 yd | |
| New Best Mangal | 152 Albion Road | 269 yd | |
| Stokey Fried Chicken | 1 Albion Parade | 302 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 610 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 673 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 815 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 528 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.