Gloucester Drive is in London and in Hackney district. N4 2LE 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gloucester Drive, London, N4 2LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2LF, N4 2AT, N4 2LN, N4 2HH, N4 2HJ, N4 2LW, N4 2LQ, N4 2LG, N4 2PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N4 2LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.1% 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 | 70.6% | 69.1% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 31.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 20.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 49.7% | 53.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 36.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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 2LE this area, 6.6% 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 76.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 76.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 42.8% |
| Other | 11.2% | 1.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 65.4% | 63.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 56.2% | 56.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 21.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 7.3% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 56% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 21.2% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 7.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 3.1% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Drive was 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Brownswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gloucester Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brownswood and the 237th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 3 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2026-03-12 | £645,000 |
| 37D Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2025-11-03 | £674,462 |
| Flat 4 33 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-02-28 | £630,594 |
| First Floor Flat 15 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-05-07 | £461,108 |
| First Floor Flat 35 Gloucester Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £648,000 | 2022-09-23 | £608,288 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,131 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 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,178 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 | 3,911 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 | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Primary School Woodstock Road , N4 3EX | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Junior School Woodstock Road , N4 3EX | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Infant School Woodstock Road , N4 3EX | - not rated | 736 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 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,663 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 | 1,636 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,941 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 | 3,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 4,399 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,182 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 | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School Avigdor Mews , Lordship Road N16 0QJ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Food - Seven Sisters Road | 298 Seven Sisters Road | 409 yd | |
| Co-op | Retail Unit A, Green Lanes, Clissold Quarter | 424 yd | |
| Travelodge Hotels Ltd | 420-424 Seven Sisters Road | 424 yd | |
| Stoplight Caribbean Restaurant & Takeaway | Unit 1, 296 Seven Sisters Road | 430 yd | |
| MEDITERRANEAN CAFE | 49 BLACKSTOCK RD | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brownswood Park Tavern | The Castle, 271 Green Lanes | 491 yd | |
| Blackstock Public House | Blackstock Public House, Ground Floor | 506 yd | |
| The Twelve Pins | Public House, 263 Seven Sisters Road | 510 yd | |
| Orleans Bar | Orleans Bar, Basement | 545 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Original | 21 Blackstock Road | 447 yd | |
| KFC | 288 Seven Sisters Road | 452 yd | |
| Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza | Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza, Ground Floor Front | 488 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 275 Green Lanes | 491 yd | |
| KHF | KHF, 4 Blackstock Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 447 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 556 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 686 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Finsbury Park - Track & Gym Endymion Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| The Gym (London Manor House) The Gym The Gym Woodberry Down | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Skinners' Academy WOODBERRY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 985 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 91.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.