Postcode N16 7QY 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.1 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 0.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Downs has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Downs has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 60 ft away from N16 7QY.
Hackney Downs near N16 7QY 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 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 | 72 | £546,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,085,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,263,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Downs
In the N16 7QY postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 7QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mercan Food Centre | 81-83 Evering Road, London, N16 7SJ | Walking directions to Mercan Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Edi Food & Wine | 54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SR | Walking directions to Edi Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Food Land | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, N16 7RW | Walking directions to Food Land |
| 0.2 mi | Kenninghall Food & Wine | 1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BS | Walking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Akdeniz Gida Pazari | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7PB | Walking directions to Akdeniz Gida Pazari |
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.