N16 7NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leswin Road, 0.2km from Stoke Newington in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Stoke Newington ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N16 7NU 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £880k.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 7NU are sourced from Output Area E00009115 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LESWIN ROAD, N16 7NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESWIN ROAD, N16 7NU.
409
37
£ 66,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 7NU 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
No single demographic signal dominates N16 7NU — age 37, 45% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 7NU. The average age is 37.2. 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
Terraced
£ 880,000
1 sales · Mean £ 880,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N16 7NU is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
William Patten Primary School
Benthal Primary School
The Garden School
The Boxing Academy AP Free School
Shacklewell Primary School
Northwold Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington
Halley House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Atikem0.9 km
- Church Street Supermarket0.4 km
- J Parsons0.2 km
- Shop & Save Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- ABC Phamarcy0.6 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
202 nearby- Atlas Grinds0.3 km
- Aziziye Restaurant0.4 km
- Bagel House0.2 km
- Bake Street0.5 km
- Be I Do0.1 km
- + 197 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited0.1 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Ming0.9 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Rice and Spice0.9 km
- Tubby's charcoal grill & italian pizza0.4 km
- Wingbay0.1 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Bar A Bar0.3 km
- Elbistan Sporting Club0.8 km
- The Prince0.4 km
- Pazarcik0.5 km
- The Shakespeare0.7 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rectory Road0.3 km
- Stoke Newington0.7 km
- Clapton1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rectory Road Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N167NU · Data under Open Government Licence