Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EP.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 66,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N16 0EP 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N16 0EP spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £465,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N16 0EP is a mixed residential area on Defoe Road, 0.4km from Stoke Newington in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Stoke Newington ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.

This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for N16 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00008650 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 0EP. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 470,000

12 sales · Mean £ 506,564

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N16 0EP is moderate at 55 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.

Anti-social behaviour179
Violence and sexual offences150
Theft from the person54
Other theft42
Public order41

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington

Good164 pupils0.2 km
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William Patten Primary School

Outstanding433 pupils0.3 km
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Grazebrook Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils0.4 km
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Betty Layward Primary School

Good434 pupils0.6 km
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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

Good1693 pupils0.6 km
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Grasmere Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Simon Marks Jewish Primary School

Good109 pupils0.8 km
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The Garden School

Outstanding158 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

161 nearby
  • Muffims Ltd1.0 km
  • Olive & Green1.0 km
  • Bay Leaf Indian delivery0.8 km
  • Drury 188-1890.7 km
  • Mrs T Greek BBQ0.8 km
  • + 156 more
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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • AMBASSADOR0.8 km
  • Church Street Supermarket0.3 km
  • J Parsons0.4 km
  • Shop & Save Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • Allen Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 83 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Yucatan Bar0.7 km
  • Bar A Bar0.7 km
  • Deniz Social Club0.4 km
  • Rose And Crown0.3 km
  • Clissold Park Tavern1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Tubby's charcoal grill & italian pizza0.8 km
  • Wingbay0.5 km
  • East West Pizza0.7 km
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • New Best Mangal0.6 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stoke Newington0.6 km
  • Rectory Road0.8 km
  • Stamford Hill1.5 km