N16 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilmer Place, 0.4km from Newington Common, Stoke in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Stoke Newington ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N16 0BJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £528k, up 60.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00009143 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILMER PLACE, N16 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMER PLACE, N16 0BJ.
435
34
£ 66,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. N16 0BJ combines 81% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 60.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 0BJ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 487,500
47 sales · Mean £ 521,132
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N16 0BJ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
William Patten Primary School
Simon Marks Jewish Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington
Northwold Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
Grazebrook Primary School
Holmleigh Primary School
Oldhill Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Oaktree Community Centre1.0 km
- Yucatan Bar0.8 km
- Bar A Bar0.8 km
- Deniz Social Club0.5 km
- The London Tavern0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- Muffims Ltd0.9 km
- Olive & Green0.9 km
- Bay Leaf Indian delivery0.9 km
- Drury 188-1890.8 km
- Mrs T Greek BBQ0.9 km
- + 152 more
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- AMBASSADOR0.8 km
- Church Street Supermarket0.1 km
- J Parsons0.3 km
- Shop & Save Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Allen Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Ming0.8 km
- Rice and Spice0.8 km
- Tubby's charcoal grill & italian pizza0.7 km
- Wingbay0.5 km
- East West Pizza0.7 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke Newington0.2 km
- Rectory Road0.6 km
- Clapton1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stoke Newington Rail Station0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: N160BJ · Data under Open Government Licence