Newington Green is in London and in Islington district. N16 9PU is located in the Mildmay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newington Green, London, N16 9PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 4NE, N1 4PT, N1 4RF, N16 8NP, N16 9PR, N16 8NQ, N16 8QZ, N16 9PX, N16 8NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 9PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 66.1% | 66.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 21.6% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51.7% | 55.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 14.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 60.4% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 16.6% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 3.2% | -6.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 64.6% | 58% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 69.9% | 57.6% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 13.8% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 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 | 67.7% | 57.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 25.9% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 6.2% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newington Green was 449.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 377.4% higher than the Mildmay average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Newington Green has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Mildmay and the 52nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 193.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 2 22 Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-06-19 | £538,531 |
| Unit 1 21 Newington Green, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-07-03 | £58,413 |
| Flat 14 22 Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2017-12-11 | £828,333 |
| Unit 1 21 Newington Green, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-03-22 | £52,872 |
| Flat 1 18 Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2016-10-21 | £705,553 |
N16 9PU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,970 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 | 3,224 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 | 3,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 642 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 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,730 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 | 905 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,283 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 | 1,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,183 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 608 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 | 639 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolene | Jolene, 21 Newington Green | 2 yd | |
| Happy Cat Coffee | 39A Newington Green Meeting House | 122 yd | |
| Cadet | Cadet, Shop At | 131 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express Matthias Road (2973) 48 Matthias Road | 138 yd | |
| Crossroads | Crossroads, Ground Floor | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 67 yd | |
| The Weavers Arms Public House | The Weavers Arms Public House, 98 Newington Green Road | 306 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 344 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 59 Newington Green Road | 436 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish on the Green | Fish on the Green, Ground Floor Shop | 146 yd | |
| Paradise Fish Bar | Paradise Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 162 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 167 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 169 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 308 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 744 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 768 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 960 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 968 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,036 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 | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.