Family-life report

Is N16 Stoke Newington good for families?

N16 scores 75/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 52). Around 33.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

8

GP surgeries

4

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

4

Family density

Who lives in N16?

High · 28–34%33.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

34 min

Fastest door-to-door to Liverpool Street (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,054

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 2 touching boroughs).

Safety

69/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in N16 — FAQ

Is N16 good for families with kids?
N16 scores 75/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 52). Within 1km you'll find 8 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 33.3% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near N16?
Hackney's secondary system uses banding, so distance is applied within each ability band rather than across all applicants.
How long is the commute from N16 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N16 is 34 minutes to Liverpool Street, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in N16?
Band D council tax in N16 is £2,054 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in N16?
8 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does N16 compare to other London areas for families?
N16 ranks 52 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full N16 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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