Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

N16 8SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N16 8SB.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 70,700 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N16 8SB 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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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

N16 8SB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8SB is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Clissold in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Clissold ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.

Census 2021 statistics for N16 8SB are sourced from Output Area E00008674 (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 8SB. 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 / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 63%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,340,000

Flat

£ 400,000

5 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

Crime around N16 8SB is moderate at 68 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 offences305
Anti-social behaviour225
Other theft81
Shoplifting74
Public order73

school Local Schools

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The Garden School

Outstanding158 pupils0.2 km
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Grasmere Primary School

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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Princess May Primary School

Good270 pupils0.3 km
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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

Good1693 pupils0.4 km
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Betty Layward Primary School

Good434 pupils0.4 km
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Newington Green Primary School

Good427 pupils0.5 km
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Halley House School

Good225 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

158 nearby
  • Amhurst Newsagents0.8 km
  • Autumn Yard0.9 km
  • Green Euro Express0.7 km
  • Green Lane Larder0.7 km
  • New Green Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 153 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Pazarcik0.3 km
  • The Monarch0.6 km
  • The Shakespeare0.2 km
  • Bar A Bar0.4 km
  • Rose And Crown0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

289 nearby
  • Blue Nile Restaurant0.6 km
  • Coffee Joint0.7 km
  • Eagle Cafe Ltd Kennedy Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Emy’s kitchen0.7 km
  • Escape Bar0.4 km
  • + 284 more
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Chicken Klub0.8 km
  • La Barca Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club0.8 km
  • East West Pizza0.4 km
  • Happy Valley0.3 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rectory Road0.9 km
  • Dalston Kingsland0.9 km
  • Dalston Junction1.1 km