Postcode N16 7SD is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Downs area 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 median sale price in Hackney Downs is £575,000 (around £835 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £457,225 and £725,625. The nearest station is Rectory Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stoke Newington Common.
Stoke Newington East & Cazenove has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,753 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke Newington East & Cazenove has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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.
The average income per household in Stoke Newington East & Cazenove is £79,867 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from N16 7SD.
Stoke Newington East & Cazenove near N16 7SD 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stoke Newington Common | Medium | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Common |
| 0.2 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
| 0.5 mi | Shacklewell Green | Small | Walking directions to Shacklewell Green |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 (about £835 per square foot) in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £1,500,000 | £864 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £820,000 | £856 |
| Flats | 70 | £515,250 | £833 |
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 | £1,256,500 |
| 2026 | £515,250 | £1,550,000 |
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 | £851 |
| 2026 | £834 | £728 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 61, Rectory Road, London, N16 7PP | Terraced | Freehold | £1,240,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 71, Rectory Road, London, N16 7PP | Terraced | Freehold | £955,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat E, 53, Rectory Road, London, N16 7PP | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat E, 53, Rectory Road, London, N16 7PP | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 52B, Brooke Road, London, N16 7RX | Flats | Leasehold | £3,320,000 |
In the N16 7SD postcode area, located within Stoke Newington East & Cazenove, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Benthal Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
Benthal Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | William Patten Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. | |
William Patten Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Northwold Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
Northwold Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Dec 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N16 7SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Sainsbury's Local | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7NY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Stoke Newington Pound Plus Cash & Carry | 112 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7NY | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Pound Plus Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Golden Pound | 118 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7NY | Walking directions to Golden Pound |
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 7SD, 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 7SD 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around N16 7SD in Hackney Downs is £575,000 (about £835 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 7SD, including Benthal Primary School (Good), William Patten Primary School (Outstanding) and Northwold Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N16 7SD is Rectory Road in TfL zone 2, about 170 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 7SD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 7SD 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).