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N16 7ES

Stoke Newington Common

Hackney Downs

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Overview

Postcode N16 7ES is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Downs ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Stoke Newington East & Cazenove area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Newington East & Cazenove is £79,867 per year. The nearest station is Rectory Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stoke Newington Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Stoke Newington East & Cazenove has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stoke Newington East & Cazenove has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.5%

Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Stoke Newington East & Cazenove is £79,867 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 252 ft away from N16 7ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Newington East & Cazenove near N16 7ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Rectory Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 7ES
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.3 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington
0.5 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 7ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miStoke Newington CommonMediumWalking directions to Stoke Newington Common
0.4 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational
0.3 miKynaston GardensSmallWalking directions to Kynaston Gardens

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
6,900.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.76(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.59(+10%)
Public order
13.81(+104%)
Drugs
9.2(+48%)
Burglary
7.89(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
31.38%
Other White
47
14.46%
Caribbean
37
11.38%
African
29
8.92%
Bangladeshi
19
5.85%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
59.12%
No qualifications
43
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.55%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
32.09%
Other social rented
32
23.88%
Social rents from council
25
18.66%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.16%
Owns outright
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Hackney Downs

Median price£562,500
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £728K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,735,000£646
Terraced13£1,230,000£886
Flats73£515,500£863

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£431,000£1,050,000
2017£487,750£1,100,000
2018£475,000£1,232,000
2019£500,000£1,075,000
2020£555,000£1,100,000
2021£520,000£1,207,500
2022£525,000£1,177,500
2023£577,500£1,255,000
2024£550,000£925,000
2025£543,750£1,263,000
2026£515,250£1,280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£670£774
2017£723£631
2018£703£680
2019£774£584
2020£816£691
2021£727£681
2022£762£740
2023£777£713
2024£804£836
2025£798£845
2026£833£1,051
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Downs in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 20257, Stoke Newington Common, London, N16 7ESFlatsLeasehold£720,000
27 Mar 202510, Stoke Newington Common, London, N16 7ESTerracedFreehold£1,160,000
04 Sept 202560B, Jenner Road, London, N16 7RBFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000
26 Jun 202620, Stoke Newington Common, London, N16 7ERTerracedFreehold£1,000,000
25 Jun 2026Flat 2, 24, Stoke Newington Common, London, N16 7ERFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the N16 7ES postcode area, located within Stoke Newington East & Cazenove, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 7ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorthwold Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableTawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational TrustOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySimon Marks Jewish Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 7ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 7ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKollos Supermarket230-240 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7HUWalking directions to Kollos Supermarket
0.2 miLuks Supermarket & Off Licence230-240 Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, London, N16 7HUWalking directions to Luks Supermarket & Off Licence
0.2 miIntercontinental wines & supermarketStoke Newington High Street, Hackney, N16 7HUWalking directions to Intercontinental wines & supermarket
0.2 miIceland142-146 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7JLWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miThe 99p shop149 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 0NYWalking directions to The 99p shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N16 7ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Dylan Law

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Laura-Louise Fairley

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Diane Abbott

Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney North and Stoke NewingtonE14001259
WardHackney DownsE05009373
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke Newington East & CazenoveE02000350
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 006EE01001769
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 7ES

Is N16 7ES (Stoke Newington East & Cazenove) safe?

The area around N16 7ES records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.

What is the average house price near N16 7ES?

The median sale price around N16 7ES in Stoke Newington East & Cazenove is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 7ES?

There are 20 schools close to N16 7ES, including Northwold Primary School (Good), Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust (Good) and Simon Marks Jewish Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 7ES?

The closest station to N16 7ES is Rectory Road in TfL zone 2, about 378 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 7ES?

N16 7ES scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,753 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N16 7ES (Stoke Newington East & Cazenove) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 7ES is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alastair Binnie-Lubbock (Green Party), Dylan Law (Green Party) and Laura-Louise Fairley (Green Party).