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N16 8SF

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Shacklewell

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Overview

Postcode N16 8SF 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 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 nearest station is Dalston Kingsland, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Butterfield Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Stoke Newington South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stoke Newington South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N16 8SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Newington South near N16 8SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 8SF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.5 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.6 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 8SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.3 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational
0.4 miNewington GreenSmallWalking directions to Newington Green

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
23,559.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.65(-8%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.62(-34%)
Vehicle crime
7.55(-19%)
Burglary
6.54(+20%)
Public order
5.03(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
34.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
64
15.27%
Other White
62
14.8%
Other
40
9.55%
African
36
8.59%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
209
62.39%
No qualifications
39
11.64%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.34%
Apprenticeship
21
6.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.78%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
32.88%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
25.34%
Other social rented
12
8.22%
Social rents from council
6
4.11%
Total households: 146

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 8SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 8SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Flat A, 88, Palatine Road, London, N16 8STFlatsLeasehold£500,000
03 Jun 202595A, Brighton Road, London, N16 8EQFlatsLeasehold£700,000
23 Sept 2025100, Brighton Road, London, N16 8EGFlatsLeasehold£800,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, 16, Brighton Road, London, N16 8EGFlatsLeasehold£690,000
17 Jun 202535, Palatine Road, London, N16 8SYTerracedFreehold£900,000

Schools

In the N16 8SF postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 8SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Garden SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryPrincess May Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 8SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 8SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOzler Food Store115D Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BUWalking directions to Ozler Food Store
0.2 miLondis144-150 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miZirve Continental133-135 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BTWalking directions to Zirve Continental
0.2 miElif Food Centre102 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XBWalking directions to Elif Food Centre
0.2 miLate Nite Shopper60 Allen Road, London, N16 8RZWalking directions to Late Nite Shopper

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 8SF, 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 014EE01001834
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 8SF

Is N16 8SF (Stoke Newington South) safe?

The area around N16 8SF 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N16 8SF?

The median sale price around N16 8SF 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 8SF?

There are 20 schools close to N16 8SF, including The Garden School (Outstanding), Princess May Primary School (Good) and St Matthias Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 8SF?

The closest station to N16 8SF is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 775 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 8SF?

N16 8SF 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).

Who represents N16 8SF (Stoke Newington South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 8SF 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).