N16 8BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Selsea Place, 0.5km from Shacklewell in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Shacklewell ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N16 8BE 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £575k, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00008691 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELSEA PLACE, N16 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELSEA PLACE, N16 8BE.
410
39
£ 56,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 8BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N16 8BE has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 8BE. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 594,000
59 sales · Mean £ 539,204
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near N16 8BE are high at 145 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Halley House School
Princess May Primary School
Colvestone Primary School
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
The Petchey Academy
St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Shacklewell Primary School
The Garden School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
287 nearby- Junior Caribbean Cuisine0.7 km
- Milan Supermarket0.8 km
- Wine Unpacked0.1 km
- "Rio Cinema"0.1 km
- Brunswick East0.1 km
- + 282 more
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Kingsland Food and Wines0.1 km
- Little Local Extra0.8 km
- A B Tropical Foods0.5 km
- African Spices Limited0.4 km
- Ararat Catering0.4 km
- + 138 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Voodoo Ray's0.1 km
- Passion Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
- Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington0.9 km
- East End Joint0.9 km
- Gelateria Romeo & Giulietta1.0 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Deniz Social Club1.0 km
- Members only social club0.9 km
- The Londesborough0.8 km
- Junction House0.6 km
- The Scolt Head0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Luxury Inn0.7 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalston Kingsland0.3 km
- Dalston Junction0.5 km
- Rectory Road1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dalston Kingsland Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N168BE · Data under Open Government Licence