Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

DEFOE ROAD, N16 0ER House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

332

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 66,800 /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 0ER 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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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates N16 0ER — age 35, 49% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

N16 0ER is a mixed residential area on Defoe Road, 0.3km from Stoke Newington in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Stoke Newington ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.

Day-to-day life in N16 0ER has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £351k.

Census 2021 statistics for N16 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00008650 (shared with 10 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 0ER. 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

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 365,000

5 sales · Mean £ 465,600

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

Crime around N16 0ER is moderate at 63 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 offences231
Anti-social behaviour180
Public order66
Other theft60
Theft from the person54

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington

Good164 pupils0.3 km
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William Patten Primary School

Outstanding433 pupils0.3 km
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Grazebrook Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils0.5 km
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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

Good1693 pupils0.5 km
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Betty Layward Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Grasmere Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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The Garden School

Outstanding158 pupils0.8 km
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Simon Marks Jewish Primary School

Good109 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

163 nearby
  • Kajun Boil0.6 km
  • Ribbons and Taylor limited0.2 km
  • Amo's0.2 km
  • Junior Caribbean Cuisine0.5 km
  • Truffle Burger0.2 km
  • + 158 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Clissold Park Tavern1.0 km
  • Yucatan Bar0.6 km
  • Pazarcik0.7 km
  • The Shakespeare0.6 km
  • Elbistan Sporting Club0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • AMBASSADOR0.7 km
  • Super Butcher1.0 km
  • Amhurst Newsagents1.0 km
  • Pak Butchers0.7 km
  • 5 Sapphires0.1 km
  • + 85 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Chicken Klub1.0 km
  • La Barca Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club1.0 km
  • Petit Coin0.3 km
  • Pronto Pizza0.2 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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