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N16 7SH

Rectory Road

Hackney Downs

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Overview

Postcode N16 7SH is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Downs ward 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 nearest station is Rectory Road, about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Stoke Newington East & Cazenove has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stoke Newington East & Cazenove has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Stoke Newington East & Cazenove is £79,867 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from N16 7SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Newington East & Cazenove near N16 7SH 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 7SH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 7SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.2 miStoke Newington CommonMediumWalking directions to Stoke Newington Common
0.2 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
15,355.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.76(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.59(+10%)
Public order
13.81(+104%)
Drugs
9.2(+48%)
Burglary
7.89(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106
28.96%
Other White
60
16.39%
African
52
14.21%
Other Black
27
7.38%
Other
25
6.83%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
53%
No qualifications
46
15.33%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.67%
Apprenticeship
18
6%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
34.04%
Other social rented
40
28.37%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.02%
Owns outright
12
8.51%
Social rents from council
11
7.8%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Hackney Downs

Median price£562,500
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £728K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,735,000£646
Terraced13£1,230,000£886
Flats73£515,500£863

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Downs in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 2025Ground Floor And First Floor Rear Flat, 76, Rectory Road, London, N16 7SHFlatsLeasehold£400,000
10 Dec 2025Ground Floor And First Floor Rear Flat, 76, Rectory Road, London, N16 7SHFlatsLeasehold£400,000
12 Dec 202548C, Evering Road, London, N16 7SRTerracedFreehold£720,000
08 Aug 202575C, Evering Road, London, N16 7PRFlatsLeasehold£460,000
08 May 202661, Rectory Road, London, N16 7PPTerracedFreehold£1,240,000

Schools

In the N16 7SH postcode area, located within Stoke Newington East & Cazenove, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 7SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBenthal Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Boxing Academy AP Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableAl-Falah Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 7SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMercan Food Centre81-83 Evering Road, London, N16 7SJWalking directions to Mercan Food Centre
0.1 miEdi Food & Wine54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SRWalking directions to Edi Food & Wine
0.2 miAkdeniz Gida Pazari62-64 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7PBWalking directions to Akdeniz Gida Pazari
0.2 miSainsbury's Local100-104 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7NYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 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 7SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Dylan Law

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Laura-Louise Fairley

Hackney Downs - 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
WardHackney DownsE05009373
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke Newington East & CazenoveE02000350
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 006EE01001769
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 7SH

Is N16 7SH (Stoke Newington East & Cazenove) safe?

The area around N16 7SH 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near N16 7SH?

The median sale price around N16 7SH in Stoke Newington East & Cazenove is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 7SH?

There are 20 schools close to N16 7SH, including Benthal Primary School (Good), The Boxing Academy AP Free School (Outstanding) and Al-Falah Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 7SH?

The closest station to N16 7SH is Rectory Road in TfL zone 2, about 68 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 7SH?

N16 7SH 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).

Who represents N16 7SH (Stoke Newington East & Cazenove) in Parliament and on the local council?

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