Green Lanes is in London and in Hackney district. N4 2EY 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, N4 2EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2UX, N4 2XN, N4 2EZ, N4 2BN, N16 5UE, N4 2EX, N4 2XL, N4 2GD, N4 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N4 2EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 53.1% | 54.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 2EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 61.4% | 57.1% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 26.9% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) 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 | 49.6% | 52.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around N4 2EY this area, 7.7% 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 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 7.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -13.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 78% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| White | 78.1% | 65.7% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 72.8% | 70.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 70.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 16% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 1% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lanes was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lanes has the 36th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Clissold and the 160th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-07-08 | £410,030 |
| Second Floor Flat 3 198 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-02-24 | £661,294 |
| Flat 1 196 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2022-10-13 | £902,924 |
| Flat 4 196 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-09-25 | £589,099 |
| First Floor Flat 198 Green Lanes, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-11-21 | £386,000 |
N4 2EY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
N4 2EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,670 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 | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,767 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 | 3,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avigdor Primary School 63-67 Lordship Road , N16 0QJ | - not rated | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grazebrook Primary School Grazebrook Primary School , Lordship Road N16 0QP | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 753 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 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,351 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,696 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 | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,887 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 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side By Side School Avigdor Mews , Lordship Road N16 0QJ | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 769 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit Daniel House , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 769 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 865 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourglass Coffee | 263 Green Lanes | 83 yd | |
| New Future Collective | 4 Murrain Road | 113 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 277 Green Lanes | 124 yd | |
| Armstrong Pharmacy | 279a, 279 Green Lanes | 129 yd | |
| Vendagal LTD T/A West Reservoir Cafe | The West Reservoir Centre, Green Lanes | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brownswood Park Tavern | The Castle, 271 Green Lanes | 124 yd | |
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 521 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 584 yd | |
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 632 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown, 199 Stoke Newington Church Street | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 275 Green Lanes | 124 yd | |
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 477 yd | |
| lili's Kitchen | 14 Arbor Court | 508 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 594 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 130 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 850 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 994 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 WOODBERRY GROVE | 996 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 389 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| The Gym (London Manor House) The Gym The Gym Woodberry Down | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 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 | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.