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N16 7XJ

Stoke Newington Road

Shacklewell

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Detailed insights for N16 7XJ

Overview

Postcode N16 7XJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 182.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Butterfield Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Stoke Newington South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Stoke Newington South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.7%

Approximately 25.7% 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 19 ft away from N16 7XJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Newington South near N16 7XJ 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 Dalston Kingsland located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 7XJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.4 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
0.6 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 7XJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.4 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational
0.4 miNewington GreenSmallWalking directions to Newington Green

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
30,909.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.69(+102%)
Shoplifting
59.68(+497%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.5(+47%)
Theft from the person
31.34(+234%)
Other theft
20.61(+80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
113
24.04%
British
97
20.64%
African
51
10.85%
Other
42
8.94%
Caribbean
26
5.53%
Total population: 470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
226
56.36%
No qualifications
61
15.21%
Level 3 (A level)
48
11.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
7.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
3.49%
Total 16+ residents: 401

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
106
51.46%
Other social rented
39
18.93%
Shared ownership
16
7.77%
Social rents from council
14
6.8%
Owns with a mortgage
13
6.31%
Total households: 206

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 7XJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 7XJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2025Basement, 24, Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XJOtherLeasehold£810,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 18, Rendles Court, Dunn Street, London, E8 2FFFlatsLeasehold£500,000
21 Aug 2025Flat 12, Rendles Court, Dunn Street, London, E8 2FFFlatsLeasehold£372,000
28 Jan 2026Flat 9, Eagle Mansions, Salcombe Road, London, N16 8AUFlatsLeasehold£425,000
25 Sept 2025Flat 11, Eagle Mansions, Salcombe Road, London, N16 8AUFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the N16 7XJ postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 7XJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHalley House SchoolFree schools

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Excelsior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryPrincess May Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 7XJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBerkay Dalston Gida PazariStoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XJWalking directions to Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari
0 miGurdenStoke Newington Road, Hackney, E8 2DEWalking directions to Gurden
0 miCo-op Food37-47 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miHootch Supermarket140-142 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2NSWalking directions to Hootch Supermarket
0.1 miHarvestE8130-132 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2NSWalking directions to HarvestE8

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 7XJ, 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 014BE01001747
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 7XJ

Is N16 7XJ (Stoke Newington South) safe?

The area around N16 7XJ records about 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7XJ?

The median sale price around N16 7XJ 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 7XJ?

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

What is the nearest station to N16 7XJ?

The closest station to N16 7XJ is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 387 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 7XJ?

N16 7XJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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