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N16 7NL

Leswin Road

Stoke Newington

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Detailed insights for N16 7NL

Overview

Postcode N16 7NL 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 average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 Rectory Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stoke Newington Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Stoke Newington North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stoke Newington North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.4%

Approximately 23.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Stoke Newington North is £78,848 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from N16 7NL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for N16 7NL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.5 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington
0.7 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 7NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStoke Newington CommonMediumWalking directions to Stoke Newington Common
0.4 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.1 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
16,398.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.87(-37%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.66(-50%)
Vehicle crime
7.83(-16%)
Burglary
6.63(+21%)
Other theft
6.63(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
41.57%
Other White
46
10.62%
Caribbean
28
6.47%
Bangladeshi
27
6.24%
Indian
20
4.62%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
198
58.24%
Level 3 (A level)
44
12.94%
No qualifications
43
12.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
8.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.12%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
31.21%
Owns outright
31
21.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.99%
Other social rented
20
14.18%
Social rents from council
13
9.22%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Stoke Newington

Median price£860,000
Price per sq ft£854
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£491K – £1.4M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoke Newington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced43£1,400,000£945
Semi-Detached5£1,286,500£940
Detached1£860,000£726
Flats60£521,000£789

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stoke Newington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke Newington.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke Newington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke Newington.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke Newington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stoke Newington in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 202526A, Glading Terrace, London, N16 7NRFlatsLeasehold£270,000
20 Oct 202510A, Glading Terrace, London, N16 7NRTerracedFreehold£840,000
28 Mar 202520A, Glading Terrace, London, N16 7NRFlatsLeasehold£625,000
24 Apr 2025Flat 2, 2, Batley Road, London, N16 7NPFlatsLeasehold£350,000
13 Nov 202526, Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7PLOtherFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the N16 7NL postcode area, located within Stoke Newington North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 7NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Patten Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Garden SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryBenthal Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 7NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAkdeniz Gida Pazari62-64 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7PBWalking directions to Akdeniz Gida Pazari
0.1 miTesco Express39 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 8DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miJarr MarketStoke Newington High Street, Hackney, N16 8ELWalking directions to Jarr Market
0.1 miZirve Continental133-135 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BTWalking directions to Zirve Continental
0.1 miOrganic Food CentreEvering Road, Hackney, N16 7NYWalking directions to Organic Food Centre

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 7NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ifhat Shaheen

Stoke Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jacob Cable

Stoke Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Reiner Tegtmeyer

Stoke Newington - 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
WardStoke NewingtonE05009385
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke Newington NorthE02000353
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 009EE01001832
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 7NL

Is N16 7NL (Stoke Newington North) safe?

The area around N16 7NL records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near N16 7NL?

The median sale price around N16 7NL in Stoke Newington North is £860,000 (about £854 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 7NL?

There are 20 schools close to N16 7NL, including William Patten Primary School (Outstanding), The Garden School (Outstanding) and Benthal Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 7NL?

The closest station to N16 7NL is Rectory Road in TfL zone 2, about 350 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 7NL?

N16 7NL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N16 7NL (Stoke Newington North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 7NL 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).