Area Information for Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH

Downham Road in Hackney is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the De Beauvoir ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This page combines information for the address Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of N1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Hackney
Ward De Beauvoir
Constituency Islington South and Finsbury * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (De Beauvoir), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 311 crimes were reported within half a mile of N1 5AH.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH:

De Beauvoir Estate, Hackney, London, N1 5TH
De Beauvoir Road, Hackney, London, N1 5SF
De Beauvoir Road, Hackney, London, N1 5SJ
Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AF
Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AY
De Beauvoir Estate, Hackney, London, N1 5TL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about N1 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Downham Road, Hackney, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 89
Flat (Converted) 11
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 117
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Downham Road, Hackney, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 71% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 7
Owned with Mortgage 8
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 80
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 16
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 1
Total 118

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 28
Two People 35
Three People 22
Four People 24
Five People 6
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 117

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Downham Road, Hackney, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 28
Family Household 77
Other Household 10
Total 115

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 45
Deprived In One Dimension 41
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 119

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Islington South and Finsbury constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 44% male.

Gender
Male 134
Female 169
Total 303

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around N1 5AH has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 28% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 26
10-14 33
15-19 19
20-24 10
25-29 17
30-34 20
35-39 30
40-44 32
45-49 20
50-54 19
55-59 21
60-64 13
65-69 4
70-74 4
75-79 3
80-84 1
85+ 5
Total 303

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode N1 5AH does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 106
Married 69
Separated 12
Divorced 21
Widowed 6
Total 214

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 158
Good 86
Fair 41
Bad 15
Very Bad 2
Total 302

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Downham Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 53% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 113
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 14
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 8
Total 213

Ethnic Group Embed This

Downham Road, Hackney, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 39% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 119
Mixed Ethnicity 32
Indian 6
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 7
Other Asian 15
Black African 62
Black Caribbean 26
Other Black/African/Caribbean 12
Other 20
Total 302

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Downham Road, Hackney, London), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 174
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 26
Africa 40
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 303

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 174
10+ Years 100
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 305

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to N1 5AH.

Passport(s) Held
None 8
United Kingdom 240
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 17
Middle East or Asia 1
North America or Caribbean 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 72
Christian 144
Buddhist 6
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 53
Sikh 1
Other Religion 11
Not Stated 17
Total 304

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 51
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 29
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 29
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 28
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 22
Total 214

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 114

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 32
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 29
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 10
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 21
Semi-Routine Occupation 15
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 45
Full-time Student 24
Total 217

Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH is within the De Beauvoir policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 311 crimes were reported within half a mile of N1 5AH.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 311 crimes committed near Downham Road
Neighbourhood Team Address De Beauvoir
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Hackney. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for N1 5AH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest railway station is Haggerston, approximately 440 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Haggerston 440 yards
Dalston Junction 810 yards
Hoxton 0.5 miles
Essex Road 0.6 miles
Dalston Kingsland 0.7 miles
Canonbury 0.8 miles
Old Street 1 mile
Highbury & Islington 1 mile
London Fields 1.1 miles
Shoreditch High Street 1.1 miles
Hackney Downs 1.2 miles
Cambridge Heath 1.2 miles
Hackney Central 1.3 miles
Moorgate 1.4 miles
Bethnal Green 1.4 miles
Drayton Park 1.4 miles
London Liverpool Street 1.5 miles
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 1.5 miles
Rectory Road 1.5 miles
Farringdon 1.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest Overground station is Haggerston, approximately 500 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest is Hackney New Primary School, approximately 110 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest is Waterside Academy, approximately 400 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest is DE BEAUVOIR SURGERY, approximately 310 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest is DentalShine Practice, approximately half a mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
DentalShine Practice half a mile
Cosmo Clinic Ltd. half a mile
Dental Surgery 0.5 miles
Orchid Dental Care 0.6 miles
Charles Landau Dentistry 0.6 miles
Dental Beauty Dalston 0.6 miles
M & D Healthcare LTD 0.7 miles
Nile Street Dental Practice 0.7 miles
Oral Surgery Ltd 0.7 miles
Kindandental 2 0.8 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest is St Leonard, approximately 710 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Downham Road, Hackney, London, N1 5AH. The nearest is HOXTON OPTICIANS, approximately 720 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
HOXTON OPTICIANS 720 yards
Globe Opticians 0.6 miles
Eyecloud Opticians 0.6 miles
Specsavers Opticians London - Dalston Cross 0.7 miles
EYES ONLY OPTICIANS (MR LATORE) 0.8 miles
Essex Opticians 0.8 miles
PC Shah 0.9 miles
Opticians2u 0.9 miles
A View Opticians 0.9 miles
Eyelevel 1 mile

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in N1 5AH

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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