Postcode N16 7SA 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 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Rectory Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Downs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Downs has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.0% 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 188 ft away from N16 7SA.
Hackney Downs near N16 7SA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.1 mi | Stoke Newington Common | Medium | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Common |
| 0.3 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,735,000 | £646 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,230,000 | £886 |
| Flats | 73 | £515,500 | £863 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 32, Jenner Road, London, N16 7SA | Flats | Leasehold | £985,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 12, Jenner Road, London, N16 7SA | Terraced | Freehold | £1,170,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 37, Benthal Road, London, N16 7AR | Terraced | Freehold | £1,570,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 103, Evering Road, London, N16 7SL | Flats | Leasehold | £474,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | Flat 3, 104, Brooke Road, London, N16 7RT | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the N16 7SA 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 7SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Edi Food & Wine | 54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SR | Walking directions to Edi Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Mercan Food Centre | 81-83 Evering Road, London, N16 7SJ | Walking directions to Mercan Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Kenninghall Food & Wine | 1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BS | Walking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7NY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Stoke Newington Pound Plus Cash & Carry | 112 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7NY | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Pound Plus Cash & Carry |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N16 7SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alastair Binnie-Lubbock
Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026
Dylan Law
Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026
Laura-Louise Fairley
Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N16 7SA records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around N16 7SA in Hackney Downs is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 7SA, including Benthal Primary School (Good), The Boxing Academy AP Free School (Outstanding) and Northwold Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N16 7SA is Rectory Road in TfL zone 2, about 136 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 7SA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 7SA 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).