Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North London

N16 (Stoke Newington): crime, schools, stations and house prices

N16 (Stoke Newington) is a postcode district in North London, covered by Hackney and Islington. Homes sold for a median of £570,335 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 1.7% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 72 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 43 schools with an N16 postcode, and the nearest stations include Stoke Newington, Rectory Road and Stamford Hill.

House prices in N16

522 homes sold in N16 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £570,335. That's 1.7% lower than the 12 months before (£580,000).

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in N16

Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 72 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 49 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in N16 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,840 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in N16

43 open schools have an N16 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Primary schools (12)

Secondary schools (4)

Special and other schools (27)

Stations near N16

Council and wards

N16 is covered by Hackney and Islington. Wards include Cazenove, Clissold, Dalston, Hackney Downs, Highbury, Mildmay, Shacklewell and Springfield.

Frequently asked questions

Is N16 a safe area to live?

N16 (Stoke Newington) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 72 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in N16?

The median sale price in N16 (Stoke Newington) was £570,335 across 522 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 1.7% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near N16?

The nearest stations to the centre of N16 are Stoke Newington (0.2 mi), Rectory Road (0.4 mi), Stamford Hill (0.9 mi) and Dalston Kingsland (1 mi).

How many schools are there in N16?

There are 43 open schools with an N16 postcode, including 12 primary and 4 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers N16?

N16 is covered by Hackney and Islington councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.