Colthurst Crescent is in London and in Hackney district. N4 2DS is located in the Brownswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colthurst Crescent, London, N4 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2DJ, N4 2DT, N4 2DP, N4 2LL, N4 2FG, N4 2FA, N4 2PB, N4 2LJ, N4 2FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N4 2DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 54.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.2% | -2.0% | 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 2DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 50.8% | 46.8% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 35.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.7% | 46.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 | 27.2% | 27.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 6.8% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 38.8% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.5% 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 | 9.4% | 5.7% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 39.6% | 34.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -46.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Other | 5% | 18.9% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 17.3% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 61.9% | 54.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 11.9% |
| Africa | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 54.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 35.8% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.6% | 3.2% | -31.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 32.1% | 6.5% | 25.6% |
| Other religion | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colthurst Crescent was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Brownswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colthurst Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brownswood and the 78th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Colthurst Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £722,000 | 2025-11-21 | £681,065 |
| 14 Colthurst Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-04-08 | £641,139 |
| 8 Colthurst Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-09-30 | £654,869 |
| 10 Colthurst Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2020-09-29 | £561,653 |
| 8 Colthurst Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-08-10 | £674,161 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 3,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Primary School 63-67 Lordship Road , N16 0QJ | - not rated | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grazebrook Primary School Grazebrook Primary School , Lordship Road N16 0QP | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,605 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 4,257 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 | 2,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,028 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 | 663 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Side By Side School Avigdor Mews , Lordship Road N16 0QJ | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Ahaion School 99 Bethune Road , N16 5ED | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendagal LTD T/A West Reservoir Cafe | The West Reservoir Centre, Green Lanes | 223 yd | |
| Castle Cafe Ltd | 206a Green Lanes | 234 yd | |
| Armstrong Pharmacy | 279a, 279 Green Lanes | 249 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 277 Green Lanes | 253 yd | |
| Woodberry Aid | Unit A, Hartingtons Court, Coster Avenue, London | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brownswood Park Tavern | The Castle, 271 Green Lanes | 253 yd | |
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 635 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 646 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 655 yd | |
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 275 Green Lanes | 253 yd | |
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 609 yd | |
| Hua Xin | 135 Blackstock Road | 616 yd | |
| Passion Kitchen | Passion Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floor Cafe | 675 yd | |
| PFC Original | 21 Blackstock Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 WOODBERRY GROVE | 777 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 781 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Manor House) The Gym The Gym Woodberry Down | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Finsbury Park - Track & Gym Endymion Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Skinners' Academy WOODBERRY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.