Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Hackney: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Dalston Kingsland Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 36 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N16 8UU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
25Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 110 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 168 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Princess May Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
186crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 186 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 106.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
68GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 67 GP, 1 hospital, 40 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MILDMAY MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Dalston Kingsland Rail Station0.2 mi
Dalston Junction Rail Station0.3 mi
50 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 36 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
43green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
125shops & libraries
- 111 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Dalston - Stoke Newington Road — 0.1 mi
In Hackney, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Hackney, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near N16 8UU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in N16.
Average sold price by property type across the N16 district, 2021–2026.
About N16 8UU
N16 8UU scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Dalston - Stoke Newington Road 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N16 8UU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,514 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 168 schools within the typical catchment area, including 30 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 80 rated Good. The nearest school is Princess May Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 186 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 67 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 40 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MILDMAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is HOMERTON HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
