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N16 6EB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Hackney

High crime rate7.5/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesTheft From The PersonAnti Social BehaviourVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend -10% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£760kN16 sample - 54 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for London
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area72.5%Average for London55%
Significant presencewhite other, other any, black african
Immediate area38.9%Average for London26.9%
Main religionJewish
Immediate area51.4%Average for London1.7%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area13,395Average for London8,644
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area53.3%Average for London66.3%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area48.4%Average for London29%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area77.6%Average for London71.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental48.4% dominant

Owned25.5%
Private rent48.4%
Social rent22.2%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Performing Arts Classes – Stoke NewingtonAges 4.5-16 · The Old Fire Station · 1.3 km
Other
Acro Dance L3-L5 (7-14yo)Ages 7-17 · Chestnuts Community Centre 280 Saint Ann\'s Road, N15 5BN · 1.7 km
Dance
Commercial Dance L5Ages 14-17 · chestnut Community Centre, Saint Ann's Road, London, UK · 1.7 km
Dance

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks38street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About N16 6EB: area rating, property, schools and local change

N16 6EB is a postcode in Cazenove, Hackney, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N16 6EB, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around N16 6EB are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for N16 6EB is based on Hackney 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,210 residents, 13,395 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 25, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 26% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near N16 6EB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £760k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near N16 6EB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N16 6EB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around N16 6EB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 38 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about N16 6EB

Is N16 6EB a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near N16 6EB?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near N16 6EB?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near N16 6EB?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for N16 6EB?

LocaleIQ matched N16 6EB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in N16 6EB?

The latest median sold price is £760k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around N16 6EB?

LocaleIQ currently shows 38 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.