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N16 8UZ

Tavistock Close

Shacklewell

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Detailed insights for N16 8UZ

Overview

Postcode N16 8UZ 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 0.1 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
35.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

35.9%

Approximately 35.9% 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.

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 8UZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 8UZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.3 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
0.6 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 8UZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.3 miNewington GreenSmallWalking directions to Newington Green
0.5 miMitchison Baxter ParkSmallWalking directions to Mitchison Baxter Park

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
17,559.1 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

British
155
34.6%
Other White
73
16.29%
African
44
9.82%
Caribbean
33
7.37%
Indian
23
5.13%
Total population: 448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
217
55.78%
No qualifications
74
19.02%
Level 3 (A level)
30
7.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
6.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.4%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
35.94%
Social rents from council
57
29.69%
Owns with a mortgage
28
14.58%
Owns outright
19
9.9%
Other social rented
12
6.25%
Total households: 192

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 8UZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 8UZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 202625, Thornbury Close, London, N16 8UXFlatsLeasehold£525,000
31 Jul 202523A, John Campbell Road, London, N16 8JYFlatsLeasehold£675,000
05 Jun 2026Flat 2, 11, Mildmay Road, London, N1 4PYOtherLeasehold£497,500
31 Oct 202517, Millard Close, London, N16 8UUFlatsLeasehold£455,000
27 May 202512, Millard Close, London, N16 8UUFlatsLeasehold£443,000

Schools

In the N16 8UZ 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 8UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPrincess May Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 8UZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKing Food & WineKing Henry's Walk, Islington, N1 4NJWalking directions to King Food & Wine
0.1 miNisa54-62 Boleyn Road, London, N16 8JLWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miBest Supermarket109 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2PBWalking directions to Best Supermarket
0.1 miDalston Local77 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2PBWalking directions to Dalston Local
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 8UZ, 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 8UZ

Is N16 8UZ (Stoke Newington South) safe?

The area around N16 8UZ 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 8UZ?

The median sale price around N16 8UZ 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 8UZ?

There are 20 schools close to N16 8UZ, including St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), St Matthias Church of England Primary School (Good) and Princess May Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 8UZ?

The closest station to N16 8UZ is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 234 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 8UZ?

N16 8UZ 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 8UZ (Stoke Newington South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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