Queens Drive is in London and in Hackney district. N4 2YD 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 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Drive, London, N4 2YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2XX, N4 2BG, N4 2XR, N4 2BH, N4 2XS, N4 2BZ, N4 2PH, N4 2XJ, N4 2SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N4 2YD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.6% | 49.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2YD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 49% | 55.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 28.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 45.6% | 48.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 19.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 49.5% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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 | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 16.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 57.3% | 50.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 15.2% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 13.6% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 57.5% | 59% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 9.5% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 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 | 55.3% | 59.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 30.2% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3.4% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 3.8% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Drive was 116.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Brownswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queens Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brownswood and the 241st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.

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 16 Aston Court, 64 Queen'S Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,100 | 2025-12-16 | £553,467 |
| Flat 20 Aston Court, 64 Queen'S Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-07 | £476,308 |
| Flat 4 Aston Court, 64 Queen'S Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-08-06 | £431,660 |
| Flat 13 Aston Court, 64 Queen'S Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,700 | 2023-09-29 | £536,251 |
| Flat 9 Aston Court, 64 Queen'S Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-12-08 | £484,438 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Education | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,433 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 | 2,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,557 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 | 3,397 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 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,547 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 | 1,178 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,956 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 | 3,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,934 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 | 2,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School Avigdor Mews , Lordship Road N16 0QJ | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 912 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit Daniel House , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 912 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fink's Salt & Sweet | 70 Mountgrove Road | 195 yd | |
| New Future Collective | 4 Murrain Road | 237 yd | |
| Hourglass Coffee | 263 Green Lanes | 260 yd | |
| Jojo's Kitchen | 171 Blackstock road | 281 yd | |
| The Roost LDN Limited | 167 Blackstock Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 233 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 284 yd | |
| The Brownswood Park Tavern | The Castle, 271 Green Lanes | 288 yd | |
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 331 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 195 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 275 Green Lanes | 288 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 305 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 324 yd | |
| Passion Kitchen | Passion Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floor Cafe | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 269 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 598 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 740 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 784 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| The Gym (London Manor House) The Gym The Gym Woodberry Down | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.