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N16 7RZ

Somerford Grove

Shacklewell

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Detailed insights for N16 7RZ

Overview

Postcode N16 7RZ is located in a major urban area, within the Shacklewell ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Stoke Newington South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Newington South is £66,626 per year. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Stoke Newington South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stoke Newington South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Stoke Newington South is £66,626 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from N16 7RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 7RZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.4 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.5 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 7RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.3 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.2 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
48,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.65(-8%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.62(-34%)
Vehicle crime
7.55(-19%)
Burglary
6.54(+20%)
Public order
5.03(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
42.71%
Other White
98
34.03%
Irish
13
4.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.12%
Other
9
3.12%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
237
83.75%
Level 3 (A level)
18
6.36%
No qualifications
13
4.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.18%
Other
5
1.77%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
116
87.88%
Owns outright
5
3.79%
Shared ownership
4
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Shacklewell

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£825
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £925K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) in Shacklewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shacklewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£1,222,500£1,020
Flats37£461,000£765

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shacklewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shacklewell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£520,000£1,085,000
2017£447,500£1,000,000
2018£585,000£920,000
2019£400,000£855,000
2020£472,500£1,005,000
2021£520,000£935,000
2022£486,700£1,130,000
2023£525,000£867,500
2024£533,043£1,125,000
2025£455,500£1,135,000
2026£476,000£1,220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shacklewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shacklewell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£759£794
2017£730£956
2018£740£774
2019£663£831
2020£795£853
2021£754£858
2022£803£914
2023£701£787
2024£794£955
2025£765£993
2026£690£1,245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shacklewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shacklewell in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202619, Somerford Grove Estate, London, N16 7TLFlatsLeasehold£175,000
26 Jan 202610, Somerford Grove Estate, London, N16 7TLFlatsLeasehold£382,500
30 Jul 202557B, Somerford Grove Estate, London, N16 7TJFlatsLeasehold£345,000
31 Mar 202549B, Somerford Grove Estate, London, N16 7TJFlatsLeasehold£485,500
30 May 2025Flat 158, Hindle House, Arcola Street, London, E8 2DZFlatsLeasehold£415,000

Schools

In the N16 7RZ postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 7RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryShacklewell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryHalley House SchoolFree schools

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Excelsior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 7RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miElif Food Centre102 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XBWalking directions to Elif Food Centre
0.1 miOzler Food Store115D Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BUWalking directions to Ozler Food Store
0.1 miLondis144-150 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XAWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miVonaShacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EBWalking directions to Vona
0.1 miJoshShacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EBWalking directions to Josh

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

Local councillors

Cathy Troupp

Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ülgen Semerci

Shacklewell - 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
WardShacklewellE05009382
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke Newington SouthE02000358
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 014EE01001834
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2006-10-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 7RZ

Is N16 7RZ (Stoke Newington South) safe?

The area around N16 7RZ records about 62 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N16 7RZ?

The median sale price around N16 7RZ in Stoke Newington South is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 7RZ?

There are 20 schools close to N16 7RZ, including Shacklewell Primary School (Outstanding), Halley House School (Good) and The Excelsior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 7RZ?

The closest station to N16 7RZ is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 618 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 7RZ?

N16 7RZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,073 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 7RZ is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cathy Troupp (Green Party) and Ülgen Semerci (Green Party).