N16 8NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodville Road, 0.3km from Mildmay in Islington. Administratively it sits within Mildmay ward and the Islington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N16 8NA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £715k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 8NA are sourced from Output Area E00013850 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODVILLE ROAD, N16 8NA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODVILLE ROAD, N16 8NA.
246
36
£ 57,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 8NA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 62% social renting, N16 8NA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 8NA. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 744,630
3 sales · Mean £ 724,753
Flat
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N16 8NA is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newington Green Primary School
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Princess May Primary School
St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School
The Garden School
Halley House School
Grasmere Primary School
De Beauvoir Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Allen Pharmacy0.7 km
- Ambassador Service Station0.7 km
- Costcutter Express0.7 km
- Cuckoo Wines0.8 km
- S S Dorga0.7 km
- + 138 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Bar A Bar0.8 km
- Clissold Park Tavern0.9 km
- Karadeniz Social Club0.7 km
- Laziko Social Club0.8 km
- Turkish Social Club0.7 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
289 nearby- Albion Kitchen0.7 km
- Country Mouse in Town Ltd0.8 km
- Speedy's Pizza & Piri Piri0.8 km
- The Muddy Puddle0.7 km
- Vizioli’s0.7 km
- + 284 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- East West Pizza0.8 km
- Happy Valley0.7 km
- New Best Mangal0.7 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.8 km
- The Best Turkish Kebab0.7 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Dalston Co-Op Food0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Islington Inn0.9 km
- The Highbury Centre1.0 km
- Luxury Inn0.6 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalston Kingsland0.6 km
- Dalston Junction0.7 km
- Canonbury0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dalston Kingsland Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N168NA · Data under Open Government Licence