Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

N16 8BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N16 8BZ.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /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 8BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 37, N16 8BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N16 8BZ is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Shacklewell in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Shacklewell ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.

For families considering a move, N16 8BZ represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for N16 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00009134 (shared with 13 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 8BZ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around N16 8BZ is moderate at 85 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.

Violence and sexual offences378
Anti-social behaviour291
Shoplifting125
Theft from the person101
Other theft100

school Local Schools

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The Garden School

Outstanding158 pupils0.0 km
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Princess May Primary School

Good270 pupils0.2 km
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St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.2 km
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Halley House School

Good225 pupils0.4 km
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Grasmere Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Newington Green Primary School

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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Shacklewell Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.5 km
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The Petchey Academy

Good1045 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

167 nearby
  • A B Tropical Foods0.9 km
  • African Spices Limited0.8 km
  • Ararat Catering0.8 km
  • B & AA Fresh Fish0.9 km
  • Dalston Fresh Fish0.8 km
  • + 162 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

322 nearby
  • Afrikana0.8 km
  • Almond Lane Coffee House0.8 km
  • Code Red Fragrance Limited0.8 km
  • E8 labnees food0.9 km
  • Fear of Missing Coffee0.8 km
  • + 317 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Passion Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington0.9 km
  • Clissold Spice Ltd0.9 km
  • Millennium Kebabs & Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • My Godo0.8 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Members only social club0.5 km
  • The Londesborough0.4 km
  • Lady Mildmay0.6 km
  • Ryans' N160.8 km
  • Besiktas F.C.0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Luxury Inn1.0 km
  • Rocksteady (Ophelia)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalston Kingsland0.7 km
  • Rectory Road0.9 km
  • Dalston Junction0.9 km