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.
N16 8BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N16 8BZ.
380
37
£ 56,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 8BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
The Garden School
Princess May Primary School
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Halley House School
Grasmere Primary School
Newington Green Primary School
Shacklewell Primary School
The Petchey Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 5 more
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
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Postcode Profile: N168BZ · Data under Open Government Licence