N16 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grayling Road, 0.5km from Lordship in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Stamford Hill West ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N16 0BL is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00008985 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAYLING ROAD, N16 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAYLING ROAD, N16 0BL.
308
37
£ 61,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 0BL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 37, N16 0BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £1.4M median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 0BL. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,375,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,399,138
Flat
£ 605,000
1 sales · Mean £ 605,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N16 0BL has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
Grazebrook Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington
Sir Thomas Abney School
William Patten Primary School
Holmleigh Primary School
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Betty Layward Primary School
Simon Marks Jewish Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- 215 hackney0.9 km
- Bruce stove kitchen limited0.7 km
- Coolios Pop Up0.5 km
- Escocesa0.6 km
- Galeria Coffee0.7 km
- + 132 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- 5 Sapphires0.7 km
- BrazBQ0.9 km
- George Jephson0.9 km
- Parade Fruit Stores0.7 km
- Station Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Elbistan Sporting Club0.7 km
- The Prince0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- Ryans' N160.5 km
- Members only social club0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Petit Coin0.5 km
- Pronto Pizza0.4 km
- Roti Stop0.7 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.7 km
- lili's Kitchen0.2 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke Newington0.7 km
- Stamford Hill1.2 km
- Rectory Road1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N160BL · Data under Open Government Licence