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N16 Area Report

Hackney

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£705,607
Median Price
Postcode district (N16)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (N16)
30
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in N16

Rental Yield
4.6
Price Growth
4.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.8
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.6
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (N16)

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1062
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 1145
2025-05: 1223
2025-06: 1240
2025-07: 1312
2025-08: 1211
2025-09: 1194
2025-10: 1216
2025-11: 1122
2025-12: 1084
2026-01: 1063
2026-02: 996
2026-03: 1128
2025-042026-03

↓ 10% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Hackney)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Hackney has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
4
education
6
health
3
crime
3
housing
4
environment
3

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Hackney (the HPI is only published at LAD level). N16 spans 2 local authorities; Hackney is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the N16-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£615,721
Hackney average
+1.0%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,368,480
Detached
£1,195,480
Semi-Detached
£965,956
Terraced
£534,976
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £201,921
01/12/2003: £209,661
01/12/2004: £239,072
01/12/2005: £240,326
01/12/2006: £274,161
01/12/2007: £311,338
01/12/2008: £304,083
01/12/2009: £304,758
01/12/2010: £305,060
01/12/2011: £329,394
01/12/2012: £354,239
01/12/2013: £416,420
01/12/2014: £486,579
01/12/2015: £546,793
01/12/2016: £567,368
01/12/2017: £575,915
01/12/2018: £566,545
01/12/2019: £567,274
01/12/2020: £603,163
01/12/2021: £578,650
01/12/2022: £608,364
01/12/2023: £627,736
01/12/2024: £609,536
01/12/2025: £615,721
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

14
Primary
3
Secondary
12
Independent
1
Special
30
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 30 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

41.4
Avg Attainment 8
-2.6% vs national (42.5)
51.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 23 secondary schools in Hackney

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.
TfL Zone 34 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in N16 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£1,450,000
13 sales
Semi-detached
£1,200,021
60 sales
Terraced
£1,194,060
769 sales
Flat
£485,000
1,881 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Hackney. For the headline N16 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Hackney
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,286/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Stoke Newington
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    3
    Grade II*
    35
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:159 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    733mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2748h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.2 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 15.3°C, Clear skyHumidity: 72%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    47 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    89%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    47
    Total Establishments
    Gail'S Stoke NewingtonOther catering premises
    5/5
    PacharaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Perky Blenders Church StreetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Rasa South Indian RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    EscocesaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    6%
    Renewable Energy
    230g
    CO₂/kWh
    very high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 52.6%imports 37.0%wind 5.3%biomass 3.1%nuclear 1.7%hydro 0.3%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    30m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 30m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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