Postcode N16 8AF is located in a major urban area, within the Shacklewell area 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 median sale price in Shacklewell is £510,000 (around £772 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £430,000 and £700,000. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Butterfield Green.
Stoke Newington South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,073 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke Newington South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.9% 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.
The average income per household in Stoke Newington South is £66,626 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from N16 8AF.
Stoke Newington South near N16 8AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Butterfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Butterfield Green |
| 0.3 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
| 0.4 mi | Newington Green | Small | Walking directions to Newington Green |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £772 per square foot) in Shacklewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £1,000,000 | £1,012 |
| Flats | 34 | £467,000 | £761 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £450,000 | £1,135,000 |
| 2026 | £498,000 | £1,080,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £764 | £993 |
| 2026 | £718 | £1,126 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 8AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 41A, Somerford Grove Estate, London, N16 7TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 57B, Somerford Grove Estate, London, N16 7TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 67, Belgrade Road, London, N16 8DH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,220,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 11, Belgrade Road, London, N16 8DH | Terraced | Freehold | £925,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat A, 61, Belgrade Road, London, N16 8DH | Flats | Leasehold | £269,000 |
In the N16 8AF postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 13 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Halley House School | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Halley House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Princess May Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
Princess May Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Garden School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
The Garden School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N16 8AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Elif Food Centre | 102 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XB | Walking directions to Elif Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 37-47 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari | Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XJ | Walking directions to Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari |
| 0.1 mi | Ozler Food Store | 115D Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BU | Walking directions to Ozler Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Gurden | Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, E8 2DE | Walking directions to Gurden |
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 8AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cathy Troupp
Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026
Ülgen Semerci
Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N16 8AF 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N16 8AF in Shacklewell is £510,000 (about £772 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 8AF, including Halley House School (Good), Princess May Primary School (Good) and The Garden School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N16 8AF is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 569 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 8AF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 8AF 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).