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Stamford Hill West

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About

Stamford Hill West is a residential area in north Hackney, characterised by its quiet, tree-lined streets and Victorian terraced housing. The ward is largely defined by its position between the A10 to the west and the railway lines to the east, creating a distinct neighbourhood feel. Local commerce is centred around Stamford Hill itself, with a concentration of shops and services catering to the community's daily needs.

The area is notably home to a large and long-established Orthodox Jewish community, one of the largest in Europe. This is visibly reflected in the local infrastructure, including several synagogues and specialist kosher shops. Green space is provided by Springfield Park to the north, which offers views over the River Lea and the Walthamstow Marshes beyond the borough boundary.

Area overview

On average Stamford Hill West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 31.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stamford Hill West is £75,905 per year. There are 3 schools in Stamford Hill West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Stamford Hill West is home to around 10,344 people, with a population density of about 15,444.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Stamford Hill West Population
10,344
Population density
15,444.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.48(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.9(+30%)
Theft from the person
25.14(+168%)
Shoplifting
20.01(+100%)
Other theft
12.47(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,223
50.47%
Other White
1,786
17.26%
Other
1,245
12.03%
African
549
5.3%
Caribbean
431
4.16%
Total population: 10,349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,309
33.34%
No qualifications
1,972
28.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
859
12.4%
Level 3 (A level)
760
10.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
529
7.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,925

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,187
36.66%
Other social rented
766
23.66%
Owns with a mortgage
401
12.38%
Social rents from council
391
12.08%
Owns outright
373
11.52%
Total households: 3,238

Property prices in Stamford Hill West

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£718
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£453K – £628K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £718 per square foot) in Stamford Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stamford Hill West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£1,650,000£872
Semi-Detached1£1,300,000£457
Flats14£482,500£709

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stamford Hill West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stamford Hill West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£465,000£1,500,000
2017£418,500£1,175,000
2018£500,000£625,000
2019£405,000£1,083,500
2020£416,250£1,555,000
2021£455,000£860,000
2022£485,000£1,400,000
2023£460,000£1,575,000
2024£511,000£1,700,000
2025£467,500£1,018,750
2026£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stamford Hill West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stamford Hill West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£548£752
2017£674£727
2018£666£512
2019£611£643
2020£601£901
2021£664£850
2022£661£782
2023£625£746
2024£664£858
2025£697£675
2026£684
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stamford Hill West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stamford Hill West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Stamford Hill West ward.

Local councillors

Benzion Papier

Stamford Hill West - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Hershy Lisser

Stamford Hill West - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Stamford Hill West

Is Stamford Hill West safe?

Stamford Hill West records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stamford Hill West?

The median sale price in Stamford Hill West is £500,000 (about £718 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stamford Hill West?

Stamford Hill West has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stamford Hill West?

Stamford Hill West scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stamford Hill West sits around rank 3,587 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Stamford Hill West?

The average household income in Stamford Hill West is around £75,905 per year, and 32% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stamford Hill West?

Stamford Hill West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Benzion Papier (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Hershy Lisser (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Stamford Hill West

N165HF

Lordship Road

N161GX

East Bank

N165JY

Dunsmure Road

N161LD

East Bank

N165NU

Stamford Hill West

N168UQ

East Bank

N165HB

Lordship Road

N165PZ

East Bank

N165FG

Stamford Hill

N165BE

Manor Road

N165QU

Glaserton Road

N161GW

East Bank

N165UG

Queen Elizabeths Walk

N165TQ

Stamford Hill

N165ND

Paget Road

N165UX

Queen Elizabeths Walk

N165RG

East Bank

N165QT

Linthorpe Road

N165SE

Royal Close

N165UP

Lordship Park

N165HG

Lordship Road

N165XG

Queen Elizabeths Walk

N165TL

Stamford Hill

N165RA

Colberg Place

N165QQ

Stamford Hill West

N165QL

Stamford Hill West

N161JQ

East Bank

N165HQ

Lordship Road

N165DN

Stamford Hill

N165NT

Manor Road

N168ZJ

East Bank

N165EY

Lordship Road

N165LZ

Heathland Road

N165NP

Manor Road

N165EX

Lordship Road

N165UN

Lordship Park

N165PY

Holmleigh Road

N161NG

Stamford Hill West

N165BT

St Kilda'S Road

N165PT

Dunsmure Road

N165FF

Stamford Hill

N161FS

East Bank

N165SG

Manor Parade

N165JT

Durley Road

N165NX

Stamford Hill West

N165UZ

Queen Elizabeths Walk

N165QN

Stamford Hill West

N165BN

Manor Road

N165RL

Northfield Road

N165QD

Holmleigh Road Estate

N165QA

Holmleigh Road

N165NQ

Paget Road

N161JB

East Bank

N165NN

Manor Road

N165SA

Manor Road

N165PR

Dunsmure Road

N165GY

Reizel Close

N165NG

St Andrews Grove

N168YU

East Bank

N165UE

Lordship Park

N165TZ

Stamford Hill

N165PW

Dunsmure Road

N165TE

Stamford Hill West

N165RE

Linthorpe Road

N161EF

Stamford Hill West

N165HJ

Lordship Road

N165TF

Stamford Hill West

N165GZ

Reizel Close

N168YW

East Bank

N165BX

St Kilda'S Road

N165NE

St Andrew'S Grove

N165QH

Guinness Trust

N165DF

West Bank

N165BY

St Kilda'S Road

N165QP

Holmleigh Road Estate

N165QY

Wilderton Road

N161GN

East Bank

N165QW

Hindhead Close

N165RW

Stamford Hill

N165DD

West Bank

N160QW

Schonfeld Square

N165LN

Kingsmere Place

N161NF

Stamford Hill West

N160QY

Lordship Road

N165HW

Fairholt Road

N165BW

Bethune Road

N165FE

Stamford Hill

N165NR

Manor Road

N165QZ

Wilderton Road

N165QB

East Bank

N166ZD

East Bank

N165RP

Stamford Hill

N161LX

Stamford Hill West

N165BA

Bethune Road

N161ER

East Bank

N165EZ

Lordship Road

N165HD

Lordship Road

N165TG

Guinness Trust

N165WS

East Bank

N165QF

Holmleigh Road Estate