New River Way is in London and in Hackney district. N4 2ND 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 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about New River Way, London, N4 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2RQ, N16 5AX, N4 2GG, N16 5DX, N4 2BX, N4 2GX, N4 2RN, N4 2GT, N16 5DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N4 2ND has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 51% | 47.7% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 38.2% | 12.4% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 50% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 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 2ND this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 32.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 29.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.8% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% 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 | 9.5% | 2.6% | -6.9% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 20.3% | 19.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 44.1% | 45.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 47.8% | 57.9% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 9.7% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.4% | 57.7% | 11.3% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 29.5% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 5.7% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 1% | -26.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 18% | 0.5% | 17.5% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 14.6% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New River Way was 378.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.2% higher than the Brownswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New River Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brownswood and the 64th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 New River Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2025-02-14 | £906,056 |
| 5 New River Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-02-17 | £773,959 |
| 11 New River Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-05-17 | £367,570 |
| 6 New River Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2021-04-26 | £215,628 |
| 13 New River Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-01-25 | £303,560 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Other | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hill Primary School Berkeley Road , N15 6HD | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton Primary School Pulford Road , N15 6SP | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodberry Down Community Primary School Woodberry Grove , Finsbury Park N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodberry Down Community Primary School Woodberry Grove , Finsbury Park N4 1SY | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Abney School Fairholt Road , Stoke Newington N16 5ED | - not rated | 509 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 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Rochel D'satmar School 180 Bethune Road, London , N16 5DS | - not rated | 160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Mechinah Liyeshivah Zichron Moshe 86 Amhurst Park , N16 5AR | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Getters Talmud Torah 86 Amhurst Park , N16 5AR | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnois Jerusalem Girls School 71, 75-81 Amhurst Park , N16 5DL | - not rated | 236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah London 69 Amhurst Park , London N16 5AW | - not rated | 279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe | Bridge Community Hut, Tiverton Play Centre | 223 yd | |
| Milk Cafe | House Of Neo, 2 Overbury Road | 279 yd | |
| Presto Cafe & Pizzeria | Unit A, Block 3, Hornbeam, Seven Sisters Road | 346 yd | |
| Venus Cafe | Florentia Clothing Village, Vale Road | 388 yd | |
| 215 hackney | 149 Woodberry grove | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Valley Gin Distillery | Unit D, 195 Eade Road | 238 yd | |
| Oaktree Community Centre | 77-81 Bethune Road | 519 yd | |
| NO.8 Seven Sisters | Woodberry Tavern, 618 Seven Sisters Road | 566 yd | |
| The Finsbury | Finsbury Park Hotel, 336 Green Lanes | 877 yd | |
| The Beaconfield Public House | Public House, 359 Green Lanes | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bring Back The Love | 353 Seven Sisters Road | 147 yd | |
| OORI LTD | Oak Tree Community Centre, 77 Bethune Road | 500 yd | |
| Zaftig | Unit 3 J, Crusader Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road | 605 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 880 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Porter | 102 Vale Road, Tottenham | 389 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 WOODBERRY GROVE | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 4 Williamson Road | 856 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 902 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6, Arena Shopping Park | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Academy WOODBERRY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 530 yd |
| The Gym (London Manor House) The Gym The Gym Woodberry Down | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 760 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Harringay) UNIT 4C UNIT 4C GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| The Chestnut Centre ST. ANN'S ROAD | 988 yd | |
| Seven Sisters Primary School SOUTH GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 yd |
| Chestnuts Recreation Ground ST. ANN'S ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.