Mountgrove Road is in London and in Hackney district. N5 2LT 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 Mountgrove Road, London, N5 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2LX, N4 2SX, N4 2SU, N4 2JU, N5 2LN, N5 2JU, N4 2JT, N4 2SY, N5 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 2LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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% | 52% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 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 N5 2LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.3% 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 | 80.8% | 72.3% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 34.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.4% | 22.9% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) 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 | 64.1% | 59.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 N5 2LT this area, 2.8% 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 71% | 75.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 77.9% | 75.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 71% | 62.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 16.2% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 62.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 11.3% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 4% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 18.4% | 46.2% | -27.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountgrove Road was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Brownswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mountgrove Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brownswood and the 181st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Mountgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £419,000 | 2026-02-20 | £419,000 |
| Flat B, 98 Mountgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-08-15 | £356,879 |
| Flat 1 72 Mountgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-05-29 | £446,131 |
| 64A Mountgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2025-03-27 | £1,124,087 |
| First Floor Flat At 92 Mountgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2024-12-20 | £471,842 |
N5 2LT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Information and communication | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,538 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 | 2,575 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 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 557 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 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,008 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,050 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 | 3,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,771 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 | 1,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,595 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 | 304 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit Daniel House , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School Avigdor Mews , Lordship Road N16 0QJ | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 1,021 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 | 3 yd | |
| Jojo's Kitchen | 171 Blackstock road | 112 yd | |
| The Roost LDN Limited | 167 Blackstock Road | 119 yd | |
| Barberesso Barber & Coffee | Barberesso Barber & Coffee, 185 Blackstock Road | 131 yd | |
| Yildiz | 163 Blackstock Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 49 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 136 yd | |
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 189 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 222 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 3 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 119 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 169 yd | |
| Passion Kitchen | Passion Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floor Cafe | 184 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 576 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 704 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 778 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,025 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 1,072 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.