Green Lanes is in London and in Hackney district. N16 9EJ 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 9EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 9EJ, N16 9BX, N5 2RX, N16 9BP, N16 9NS, N16 9EH, N16 9NG, N16 9NJ, N16 9NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N16 9EJ 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 9EJ, 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 9EJ 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 303.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.0% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lanes has the 8th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 98th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.3%.

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 4 82 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-09-30 | £655,739 |
| Flat 1 82 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-08-08 | £373,256 |
| Flat 2 82 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-08 | £326,599 |
| Flat 3 82 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-08 | £349,927 |
| Ground Floor And Basement Restaurant 74 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2018-08-16 | £27,779 |
N16 9EJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,273 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 | 3,207 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 | 3,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,411 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 , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 649 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 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 614 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,193 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 | 1,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,991 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 | 862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T&Shop | 5 yd | ||
| Tom Yum kitchen | 91 Green Lane | 32 yd | |
| MR BOND BURGER | 91a GREEN LANES LONDON | 32 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken M’s | 91 GREEN LANES | 32 yd | |
| The Mint | 91green lanes | 32 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 2 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 40 yd | |
| Turkish Social Club | 114 Green Lanes | 97 yd | |
| Laziko Social Club | 123 Green Lanes | 148 yd | |
| Clissold Park Tavern | Clissold Park Tavern, 177 Green Lanes | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 122 Green Lanes | 97 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 194 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 315 yd | |
| Paradise Fish Bar | Paradise Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 417 yd | |
| Clissold Spice Ltd | 150 Green Lanes | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 194 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 706 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 885 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 994 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.