Postcode N16 8AR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 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 9,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke Newington South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N16 8AR.
Stoke Newington South near N16 8AR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Butterfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Butterfield Green |
| 0.4 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
| 0.3 mi | Newington Green | Small | Walking directions to Newington Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £1,222,500 | £1,020 |
| Flats | 37 | £461,000 | £765 |
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 | £455,500 | £1,135,000 |
| 2026 | £476,000 | £1,220,000 |
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 | £765 | £993 |
| 2026 | £690 | £1,245 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 8AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, Jamyne House, 190, Boleyn Road, London, N16 8AS | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 63, Princess May Road, London, N16 8DF | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 45, Princess May Road, London, N16 8DF | Terraced | Leasehold | £580,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 7A, Barrett'S Grove, London, N16 8AP | Flats | Leasehold | £790,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 3B, Barrett'S Grove, London, N16 8AP | Flats | Leasehold | £825,000 |
In the N16 8AR postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Matthias Supermarket | 4 Matthias Road, London, N16 8NT | Walking directions to Matthias Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Matthias Road, Hackney, N16 8BG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 37-47 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari | Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XJ | Walking directions to Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari |
| 0.2 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 8AR, 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 8AR 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.
The median sale price around N16 8AR in Stoke Newington South is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 8AR, including St Matthias Church of England Primary School (Good), Princess May Primary School (Good) and The Garden School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N16 8AR is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 485 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 8AR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 8AR 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).