Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

LYNMOUTH ROAD, N16 6YL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNMOUTH ROAD, N16 6YL.

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Population

520

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 51% private renter occupancy, N16 6YL is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.

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

N16 6YL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lynmouth Road, 0.4km from Upper Clapton in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Cazenove ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for N16 6YL are sourced from Output Area E00008594 (shared with 12 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 6YL. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.6%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 292,500

4 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

N16 6YL has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences183
Anti-social behaviour173
Theft from the person104
Shoplifting60
Public order57

school Local Schools

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Oldhill Community School

Good306 pupils0.1 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good426 pupils0.2 km
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Simon Marks Jewish Primary School

Good109 pupils0.3 km
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Holmleigh Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.5 km
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Lubavitch Boys' Primary School

Requires Improvement107 pupils0.6 km
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Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)

Good124 pupils0.6 km
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Lubavitch Girls Primary School

Good122 pupils0.6 km
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Northwold Primary School

Good393 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

118 nearby
  • Cafe De Coin1.0 km
  • Springfield Park Cafe0.7 km
  • Streetbox0.8 km
  • The curry stop0.8 km
  • Yesodey Hatorah School (Boys)0.8 km
  • + 113 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
  • Tasti-Pizza0.8 km
  • Bombay Mix0.7 km
  • Roti Stop0.5 km
  • New China House0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • George Jephson0.2 km
  • Green Light Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Parade Fruit Stores0.4 km
  • Station Food & Wine0.5 km
  • The Salvation Army0.6 km
  • + 99 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Elbistan Sporting Club0.4 km
  • Besiktas F.C.1.0 km
  • Hackney Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • Jolly Butchers (Stoke Newington) Limited0.7 km
  • The Axe0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stoke Newington0.5 km
  • Stamford Hill1.0 km
  • Clapton1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Stoke Newington Rail Station0.5 km