Spenser Grove is in London and in Hackney district. N16 8TU 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 Spenser Grove, London, N16 8TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8UA, N16 8TT, N16 8TX, N16 8TL, N16 8UG, N16 8PF, N16 8TJ, N16 8TR, N16 8TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 8TU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 53.3% | 55.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 23.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45.5% | 45.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 23.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 41.5% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.4% 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 | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 2.2% | -8.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 13.9% | 17% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 35.7% | 33.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -48.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 18% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 16.4% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 54.5% | 54.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 54.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 36.5% | 33.5% | 9.8% | 26.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 2.5% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.4% | 3.2% | -29.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spenser Grove was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spenser Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Clissold and the 39th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 Andrew Marvell House Spenser Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2006-09-20 | £445,225 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,161 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 | 3,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Junior School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Infant School Matthias Road , N16 8NP | - not rated | 366 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 | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,905 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | - not rated | 184 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 413 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clissold Park School Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 113 yd | |
| Bodega 50 | 50 Allen Road | 176 yd | |
| Luminary Bakery | 71 To 73 Basement And Ground F, Allen Road | 207 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express Matthias Road (2973) 48 Matthias Road | 276 yd | |
| Cara Nosh | 28 Cressington Close | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 57 Allen Road | 197 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 302 yd | |
| Members only social club | 7 Albion Parade | 415 yd | |
| The Londesborough | The Londesborough Public House, 36 Barbauld Road | 435 yd | |
| Pazarcik | 109 Stoke Newington Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Barca Pizzeria | 59 Allen Road | 197 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 248 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 138a Albion Road | 377 yd | |
| New Best Mangal | 152 Albion Road | 377 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 519 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 710 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 746 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 772 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 657 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.