Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Hackney: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 18 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N16 9EX.
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?
22Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 109 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 162 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
55crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 55 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 35.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
45GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 45 GP, 39 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BARTON HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 35 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
34green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 27.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.59 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
117shops & libraries
- 100 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Whole Foods Market, Iceland…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Stoke Newington Green Lanes Express — 0.4 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 9EX.
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 9EX
N16 9EX scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N16 9EX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,026 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 2/10).
There are 162 schools within the typical catchment area, including 30 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 79 rated Good. The nearest school is Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 55 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 45 GP surgeries and 39 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BARTON HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
