Postcode insights

N16 5AH

Amhurst Park

Woodberry Down

Property search →

Interactive map showing N16 5AH and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for N16 5AH

Overview

Postcode N16 5AH is located in a major urban area, within the Woodberry Down ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Stamford Hill West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paignton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Stamford Hill West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stamford Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.4%

Approximately 56.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 60 ft away from N16 5AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stamford Hill West near N16 5AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Stamford Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 5AH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Stamford Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Stamford Hill
0.5 mi

3

South Tottenham

Overground

Walking directions to South Tottenham
0.5 mi

3

Seven Sisters

Greater Anglia, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Seven Sisters

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 5AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPaignton ParkSmallWalking directions to Paignton Park
0.5 miAllens GardenSmallWalking directions to Allens Garden
0.3 miManchester GardensSmallWalking directions to Manchester Gardens

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
14,569.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.66(-16%)
Theft from the person
17.14(+83%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.03(-48%)
Public order
9.4(+39%)
Drugs
8.29(+34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
23.99%
Other
58
21.4%
African
53
19.56%
Other White
34
12.55%
Caribbean
16
5.9%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
34.38%
No qualifications
54
24.11%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
51.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
26.36%
Owns outright
10
9.09%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.45%
Other social rented
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Woodberry Down

Median price£587,000
Price per sq ft£766
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£453K – £707K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £587,000 (about £766 per square foot) in Woodberry Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodberry Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£695,000£797
Flats89£585,000£766

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodberry Down

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.
YearFlats
2016£566,000
2017£585,000
2018£498,750
2019£627,000
2020£595,000
2021£565,900
2022£659,750
2023£480,000
2024£559,759
2025£555,000
2026£539,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.
YearFlats
2016£797
2017£815
2018£809
2019£880
2020£853
2021£880
2022£794
2023£745
2024£847
2025£874
2026£765
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodberry Down.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodberry Down in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 2025Flat 3, 27, Amhurst Park, London, N16 5DJFlatsLeasehold£450,000
19 May 2026Flat 40, Joseph Court, Amhurst Park, London, N16 5AJFlatsLeasehold£250,000
16 Apr 202633, Vartry Road, London, N15 6PROtherFreehold£1,165,000
13 Jan 202649, Vartry Road, London, N15 6PRTerracedFreehold£600,000
12 Nov 2025Flat 2, 25, Vartry Road, London, N15 6PRFlatsLeasehold£435,000

Schools

In the N16 5AH postcode area, located within Stamford Hill West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 5AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBeis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableVishnitz Girls SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.1 miNot applicableBnois Jerusalem Girls SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 5AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 5AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest SupermarketSt Ann's Road, Haringey, N15 6NJWalking directions to Best Supermarket
0.2 miBerger & Twersky11 Amhurst Park, Hackney, London, N16 5AAWalking directions to Berger & Twersky
0.2 miLidl1 Amhurst Park, London, N16 5LWWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miBerry'sStamford Hill, Hackney, N16 5RYWalking directions to Berry's
0.3 miGurbetSeven Sisters Road, Haringey, N15 6HTWalking directions to Gurbet

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 5AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Florence Cullen Davies

Woodberry Down - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sarah Young

Woodberry Down - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Lammy

Tottenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyTottenhamE14001553
WardWoodberry DownE05009387
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stamford Hill WestE02000347
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 003DE01001807
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 5AH

Is N16 5AH (Stamford Hill West) safe?

The area around N16 5AH records about 82 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. 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 5AH?

The median sale price around N16 5AH in Stamford Hill West is £587,000 (about £766 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 5AH?

There are 20 schools close to N16 5AH, including Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School (Requires improvement), Vishnitz Girls School (Inadequate) and Bnois Jerusalem Girls School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 5AH?

The closest station to N16 5AH is Stamford Hill in TfL zone 3, about 106 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 5AH?

N16 5AH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,343 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N16 5AH (Stamford Hill West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tottenham covering N16 5AH is David Lammy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Florence Cullen Davies (Green Party) and Sarah Young (Labour Party).