Postcode N16 5SL is located in a major urban area, within the Stoke Newington ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Stoke Newington North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Newington North is £78,848 per year. The nearest station is Stoke Newington, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stoke Newington Common.
Stoke Newington North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke Newington North has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stoke Newington North is £78,848 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from N16 5SL.
Stoke Newington North near N16 5SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stoke Newington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Stamford Hill | Overground | Walking directions to Stamford Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stoke Newington Common | Medium | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Common |
| 0.3 mi | Allens Garden | Small | Walking directions to Allens Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Kynaston Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kynaston Gardens |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £860,000 (about £854 per square foot) in Stoke Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,051 up to £2,235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 43 | £1,400,000 | £945 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,286,500 | £940 |
| Detached | 1 | £860,000 | £726 |
| Flats | 60 | £521,000 | £789 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £521,500 | £1,040,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £1,060,000 | £1,163,000 |
| 2018 | £491,267 | £514,000 | £1,070,000 |
| 2019 | £532,000 | £1,055,000 | £1,018,300 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £869,318 | £1,175,000 |
| 2021 | £535,000 | £1,302,500 | £1,195,000 |
| 2022 | £542,500 | £930,000 | £1,260,000 |
| 2023 | £542,550 | £1,102,500 | £1,300,000 |
| 2024 | £531,500 | £820,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £1,550,625 | £1,424,500 |
| 2026 | £511,250 | £1,286,500 | £1,375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £724 | £705 | £774 |
| 2017 | £739 | £895 | £828 |
| 2018 | £724 | £349 | £816 |
| 2019 | £721 | £990 | £814 |
| 2020 | £720 | £840 | £877 |
| 2021 | £733 | £860 | £841 |
| 2022 | £785 | £827 | £950 |
| 2023 | £748 | £891 | £906 |
| 2024 | £805 | £556 | £965 |
| 2025 | £787 | £1,042 | £974 |
| 2026 | £771 | £757 | £859 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | 85, Listria Park, London, N16 5SP | Terraced | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 4, Phoenix Mews, London, N16 5TU | Terraced | Leasehold | £835,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 23, Listria Park, London, N16 5SW | Terraced | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Flat 28, Cotton Exchange, 17, Wilmer Place, London, N16 0BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 16, Cotton Exchange, 17, Wilmer Place, London, N16 0BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the N16 5SL postcode area, located within Stoke Newington North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zelal Supermarket | Manor Parade, Hackney, N16 5SG | Walking directions to Zelal Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | 1010 Supermarket | Manor Road, Hackney, N16 5SH | Walking directions to 1010 Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Station Food & Wine | 36 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XZ | Walking directions to Station Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | The Egg Stores | 4-6 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XZ | Walking directions to The Egg Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Luks Supermarket & Off Licence | 230-240 Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, London, N16 7HU | Walking directions to Luks Supermarket & Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N16 5SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ifhat Shaheen
Stoke Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Jacob Cable
Stoke Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Reiner Tegtmeyer
Stoke Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N16 5SL records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around N16 5SL in Stoke Newington North is £860,000 (about £854 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 5SL, including Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust (Good), William Patten Primary School (Outstanding) and TTD Gur School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N16 5SL is Stoke Newington in TfL zone 2, about 156 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 5SL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,015 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 5SL is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ifhat Shaheen (Green Party), Jacob Cable (Green Party) and Reiner Tegtmeyer (Green Party).