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N16 1LQ

Stamford Hill West

Hackney

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Overview

Postcode N16 1LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Stamford Hill West ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Stamford Hill West area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stamford Hill West is £77,471 per year. The nearest station is Stamford Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paignton Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Stamford Hill West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stamford Hill West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Stamford Hill West is £77,471 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 194 ft away from N16 1LQ.

Flood risk

N/A

Stamford Hill West near N16 1LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Stamford Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 1LQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Stamford Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Stamford Hill
0.4 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington
0.7 mi

3

South Tottenham

Overground

Walking directions to South Tottenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 1LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPaignton ParkSmallWalking directions to Paignton Park
0.1 miAllens GardenSmallWalking directions to Allens Garden

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
12,959.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.25(-21%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.92(-36%)
Burglary
6.64(+21%)
Public order
5.98(-12%)
Vehicle crime
4.65(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
54.26%
Other White
74
19.68%
Other
42
11.17%
Irish
10
2.66%
African
9
2.39%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
46.85%
No qualifications
52
20.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.17%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
47.83%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20%
Owns outright
15
13.04%
Other social rented
11
9.57%
Social rents from council
8
6.96%
Total households: 115

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 1LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 1LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 2026Flat A, 75, Dunsmure Road, London, N16 5PTFlatsLeasehold£875,000
04 Feb 2026Flat A, 75, Dunsmure Road, London, N16 5PTFlatsLeasehold£760,000
04 Dec 202537A, Dunsmure Road, London, N16 5PTFlatsLeasehold£770,000
31 Jul 2025Basement Flat, 83, Dunsmure Road, London, N16 5PTFlatsLeasehold£450,000
03 Jul 2025Flat 1, 51, Dunsmure Road, London, N16 5PTFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the N16 1LQ postcode area, located within Stamford Hill West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 1LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHolmleigh Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySir Thomas Abney SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBeis Aharon SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 1LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 1LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBerry'sStamford Hill, Hackney, N16 5RYWalking directions to Berry's
0.3 miLidl1 Amhurst Park, London, N16 5LWWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miMorrisons47-49 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5SRWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miU-K-T Minimarket90 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XSWalking directions to U-K-T Minimarket
0.3 miBest Price78 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XSWalking directions to Best Price

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N16 1LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Benzion Papier

Stamford Hill West - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Hershy Lisser

Stamford Hill West - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Diane Abbott

Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney North and Stoke NewingtonE14001259
WardStamford Hill WestE05009384
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stamford Hill WestE02000347
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 003AE01001799
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-05-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 1LQ

Is N16 1LQ (Stamford Hill West) safe?

The area around N16 1LQ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N16 1LQ?

The median sale price around N16 1LQ in Stamford Hill West is £500,000 (about £718 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 1LQ?

There are 20 schools close to N16 1LQ, including Holmleigh Primary School (Outstanding), Sir Thomas Abney School (Good) and Beis Aharon School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 1LQ?

The closest station to N16 1LQ is Stamford Hill in TfL zone 3, about 488 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 1LQ?

N16 1LQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,046 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N16 1LQ (Stamford Hill West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 1LQ is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Benzion Papier (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Hershy Lisser (Conservative and Unionist Party).