N16 0EL 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.
N16 0EL 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00008650 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EL.
332
35
£ 66,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 0EL 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
N16 0EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 0EL. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N16 0EL 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington
William Patten Primary School
Grazebrook Primary School
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Betty Layward Primary School
Grasmere Primary School
Simon Marks Jewish Primary School
The Garden School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- AMBASSADOR0.7 km
- Church Street Supermarket0.3 km
- J Parsons0.4 km
- Shop & Save Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Allen Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Yucatan Bar0.7 km
- Bar A Bar0.6 km
- Deniz Social Club0.4 km
- Rose And Crown0.3 km
- Clissold Park Tavern1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
160 nearby- Bay Leaf Indian delivery0.8 km
- Drury 188-1890.7 km
- Mrs T Greek BBQ0.8 km
- My Tea0.8 km
- Atlas Grinds0.4 km
- + 155 more
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
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Tubby's charcoal grill & italian pizza0.8 km
- Wingbay0.5 km
- East West Pizza0.6 km
- Happy Valley0.6 km
- New Best Mangal0.6 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke Newington0.6 km
- Rectory Road0.8 km
- Dalston Kingsland1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N160EL · Data under Open Government Licence