Postcode N16 5HY 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 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paignton Park.
Stamford Hill West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Stamford Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% 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.
The average income per household in Stamford Hill West is £77,471 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from N16 5HY.
Stamford Hill West near N16 5HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stamford Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Stamford Hill | Overground | Walking directions to Stamford Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Manor House | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Manor House |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Paignton Park | Small | Walking directions to Paignton Park |
| 0.2 mi | Allens Garden | Small | Walking directions to Allens Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Manchester Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Manchester Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £695,000 | £797 |
| Flats | 89 | £585,000 | £766 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £797 |
| 2017 | £815 |
| 2018 | £809 |
| 2019 | £880 |
| 2020 | £853 |
| 2021 | £880 |
| 2022 | £794 |
| 2023 | £745 |
| 2024 | £847 |
| 2025 | £874 |
| 2026 | £765 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | Ground Floor Flat & Basement, 26, Cranwich Road, London, N16 5JX | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 22B, Cranwich Road, London, N16 5JX | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 17, William Bullough Court, 44, West Bank, London, N16 5DD | Flats | Leasehold | £302,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 25, West Bank, London, N16 5DF | Terraced | Freehold | £1,515,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Flat A, 45, West Bank, London, N16 5DF | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 |
In the N16 5HY postcode area, located within Stamford Hill West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 5HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 1 Amhurst Park, London, N16 5LW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Berry's | Stamford Hill, Hackney, N16 5RY | Walking directions to Berry's |
| 0.3 mi | Berger & Twersky | 11 Amhurst Park, Hackney, London, N16 5AA | Walking directions to Berger & Twersky |
| 0.4 mi | Tiny's Local | Haringey, N15 6RA | Walking directions to Tiny's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Unit 1A Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2XE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N16 5HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Florence Cullen Davies
Woodberry Down - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Young
Woodberry Down - Elected 7 May 2026
David Lammy
Tottenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N16 5HY records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around N16 5HY in Stamford Hill West is £587,000 (about £766 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 5HY, including Sir Thomas Abney School (Good), Beis Aharon School (Requires improvement) and Beis Rochel d’Satmar School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N16 5HY is Stamford Hill in TfL zone 3, about 435 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 5HY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tottenham covering N16 5HY 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).