Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

387

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 66,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N16 0EG 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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10/10
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10/10
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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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N16 0EG spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 30.1% year-on-year.

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

N16 0EG 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £656k, down 30.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N16 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00009144 (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 0EG. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 500,000

14 sales · Mean £ 496,671

Detached

£ 1,475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,475,000

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

Crime around N16 0EG is moderate at 66 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 offences217
Anti-social behaviour189
Public order67
Theft from the person58
Other theft51

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 pupils0.7 km
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Simon Marks Jewish Primary School

Good109 pupils0.8 km
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The Garden School

Outstanding158 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Allen Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Ambassador Service Station0.7 km
  • Costcutter Express0.7 km
  • Cuckoo Wines0.6 km
  • S S Dorga0.6 km
  • + 82 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Bar A Bar0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • Clissold Park Tavern1.0 km
  • Ryans' N160.3 km
  • Jolly Butchers (Stoke Newington) Limited0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • Albion Kitchen0.6 km
  • Country Mouse in Town Ltd0.7 km
  • Speedy's Pizza & Piri Piri0.7 km
  • The Muddy Puddle0.6 km
  • Vizioli’s0.7 km
  • + 155 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • East West Pizza0.6 km
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • New Best Mangal0.6 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.6 km
  • The Best Turkish Kebab0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.9 km
  • Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stoke Newington0.6 km
  • Rectory Road0.8 km
  • Dalston Kingsland1.5 km