Green Lanes is in London and in Hackney district. N16 9EH 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 Green Lanes, London, N16 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 9DA, N16 9ED, N16 9BP, N5 2RT, N16 9BX, N16 9AH, N16 9EJ, N16 9NS, N5 2RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 9EH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.8% | 48.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 9EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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 | 66% | 69.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 17.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -26.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 50.5% | 63.7% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 27% | -14.1% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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 9EH this area, 9.4% 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 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.2% | 64.1% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 13.5% | 1.6% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 75.9% | 75.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 59.5% | 58.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 14% | 19.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.4% | 7.1% | -4.3% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 58.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 5.2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lanes was 323.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.2% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lanes has the 7th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Clissold and the 81st highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98B Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-09 | £282,991 |
| 98C Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-10-11 | £423,246 |
| 116 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-04-01 | £502,287 |
| 116 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £297,518 | 2021-03-30 | £294,467 |
| Flat 4 106 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-12-11 | £574,894 |
N16 9EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Information and communication | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,318 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 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,278 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 | 3,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , Islington N5 2DP | - not rated | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Junior School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Infant School Matthias Road , N16 8NP | - not rated | 606 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 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,369 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 , N5 2AG | - not rated | 695 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clissold Park School Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit Daniel House , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelkitliler Social Club | 112 Green Lanes | 2 yd | |
| Blue Nile Restaurant | 116 Green Lanes | 2 yd | |
| Nakfa Restaurant and Bar | 116 Green Lanes | 17 yd | |
| JOE & ZA INDIAN | 107 Green Lanes | 48 yd | |
| The Sofia | 131 Green Lanes | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Social Club | 114 Green Lanes | 2 yd | |
| Laziko Social Club | 123 Green Lanes | 56 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 73 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 94 yd | |
| Clissold Park Tavern | Clissold Park Tavern, 177 Green Lanes | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 122 Green Lanes | 2 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 289 yd | |
| Clissold Spice Ltd | 150 Green Lanes | 325 yd | |
| Chez Papapa | 22 Indigo Mews | 383 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 289 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 661 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 968 yd | |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.