Postcode N16 7BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Downs ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Downs area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Rectory Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Downs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Downs has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N16 7BQ.
Hackney Downs near N16 7BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rectory Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.3 mi | Stoke Newington Common | Medium | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Common |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 73 | £542,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,085,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,263,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Downs
In the N16 7BQ postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kenninghall Food & Wine | 1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BS | Walking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Edi Food & Wine | 54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SR | Walking directions to Edi Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Mercan Food Centre | 81-83 Evering Road, London, N16 7SJ | Walking directions to Mercan Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Star Food Centre | Southwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PY | Walking directions to Star Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | World Foods k-superstore | Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JY | Walking directions to World Foods k-superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.