Katherine Close is in London and in Hackney district. N4 1FN is located in the Woodberry Down electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Katherine Close, London, N4 1FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 1SP, N4 1SR, N4 1SW, N4 1HJ, N4 1SS, N4 1SN, N4 1HL, N4 1DH, N4 1DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N4 1FN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51% | 47.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49% | 52.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 N4 1FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 53.4% | 55.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 27.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 9.3% | 2.7% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 35% | 48.7% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.5% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 7.7% | 0.9% | -6.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.4% | 18.1% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 18.4% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 42.3% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 15.3% | 2.7% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.7% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 21% | 11.7% | -9.3% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.9% | 5.8% | -6.1% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 48.3% | 43.7% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -37.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 52.9% 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 | 55.9% | 52.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 5.8% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 5% | -6.2% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.1% | 53.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 38.7% | 35.2% | 9.8% | 28.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 1.2% | -6.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.9% | 3.5% | -29.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Katherine Close was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Brownswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Katherine Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Brownswood and the 145th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% 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 34 Ashview Apartments Katherine Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-03-18 | £119,159 |
| Flat 1 Ashview Apartments Katherine Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-09-01 | £121,338 |
| Flat 41 Ashview Apartments Katherine Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2023-06-23 | £99,005 |
| Flat 5 Ashview Apartments Katherine Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-12-05 | £101,521 |
| Flat 57 Ashview Apartments Katherine Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,750 | 2022-11-25 | £93,140 |
N4 1FN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Other | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodberry Down Community Primary School Woodberry Grove , Finsbury Park N4 1SY | 4out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton Primary School Pulford Road , N15 6SP | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Junior School Pemberton Rd , N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harringay Infant School Pemberton Road , Haringey N4 1BA | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Priory RC Junior School Hermitage Road , N15 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park View School 252 West Green Road , Tottenham N15 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,557 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,329 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Haringey Learning Partnership 2 Pulford Road , N15 6SP | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Rochel d 180 Bethune Road, London , N16 5DS | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnois Jerusalem Girls School 71, 75-81 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah London 69 Amhurst Park , London N16 5AW | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobar | 324a green lanes | 274 yd | |
| Diamond Kebabs | 318a Green Lanes | 275 yd | |
| Simply Organique | 316 Green Lanes | 275 yd | |
| The Naturalist | 14 Woodberry Down | 322 yd | |
| Station Treats | 2b Woodberry Down | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Finsbury | Finsbury Park Hotel, 336 Green Lanes | 242 yd | |
| The Beaconfield Public House | Public House, 359 Green Lanes | 460 yd | |
| Lea Valley Gin Distillery | Unit D, 195 Eade Road | 497 yd | |
| Brouhaha | Restaurant, 499-501 Green Lanes | 1,023 yd | |
| Oaktree Community Centre | 77-81 Bethune Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaftig | Unit 3 J, Crusader Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road | 385 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 403 Green Lanes | 664 yd | |
| Bring Back The Love | 353 Seven Sisters Road | 690 yd | |
| Kings Kebabs | 413 Green Lanes, Hornsey | 723 yd | |
| Pizza Galaxy | 38 Wightman Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Porter | 102 Vale Road, Tottenham | 365 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6, Arena Shopping Park | 375 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 WOODBERRY GROVE | 442 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 4 Williamson Road | 480 yd | |
| Buy 2 Save Concept | 63-64 Grand Parade, Tottenham | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Academy WOODBERRY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 151 yd |
| The Gym (London Manor House) The Gym The Gym Woodberry Down | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Harringay) UNIT 4C UNIT 4C GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Finsbury Park - Track & Gym Endymion Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 900 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 99.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.