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N16 5QD

Holmleigh Road Estate

Stamford Hill West

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Overview

Postcode N16 5QD 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stamford Hill South is £69,305 per year. The nearest station is Stoke Newington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clapton Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
74.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Stamford Hill South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stamford Hill South has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.8%

Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stamford Hill South is £69,305 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 293 ft away from N16 5QD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Stoke Newington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 5QD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington
0.4 mi

3

Stamford Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Stamford Hill
0.8 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 5QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miClapton CommonLargeWalking directions to Clapton Common
0.1 miAllens GardenSmallWalking directions to Allens Garden

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
26,213.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
76.04(+661%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.74(+41%)
Theft from the person
27.44(+193%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.87(-14%)
Other theft
11.44(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
52
19.33%
British
51
18.96%
Other
49
18.22%
Other White
38
14.13%
Caribbean
25
9.29%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
31.78%
No qualifications
49
22.9%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
50.47%
Other social rented
26
24.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
13.08%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.61%
Owns outright
2
1.87%
Total households: 107

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2025Flat 5, Belmont Court, Holmleigh Road Estate, London, N16 5QDFlatsLeasehold£540,000
19 Feb 2026Flat 9, Farnham Court, Holmleigh Road Estate, London, N16 5QFFlatsLeasehold£225,000
05 Jan 2026Flat 11, Farnham Court, Holmleigh Road Estate, London, N16 5QFFlatsLeasehold£285,000
19 Mar 2025Flat 23, Fairburn House, Guinness Trust, London, N16 5QHFlatsLeasehold£358,000
05 Sept 2025129, Holmleigh Road, London, N16 5QGFlatsFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the N16 5QD postcode area, located within Stamford Hill South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 5QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHolmleigh Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableTTD Gur SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.2 miNot applicableWiznitz Cheder SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 5QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 5QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons47-49 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5SRWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miU-K-T Minimarket90 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XSWalking directions to U-K-T Minimarket
0.2 miBest Price78 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XSWalking directions to Best Price
0.2 miStamford Hill Off License68 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XSWalking directions to Stamford Hill Off License
0.2 miMagdalenka sklep polski62d Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XSWalking directions to Magdalenka sklep polski

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 5QD, 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 SouthE02000348
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 004CE01001800
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 5QD

Is N16 5QD (Stamford Hill South) safe?

The area around N16 5QD records about 107 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near N16 5QD?

The median sale price around N16 5QD in Stamford Hill South is £500,000 (about £718 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 5QD?

There are 20 schools close to N16 5QD, including Holmleigh Primary School (Outstanding), TTD Gur School (Inadequate) and Wiznitz Cheder School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 5QD?

The closest station to N16 5QD is Stoke Newington in TfL zone 2, about 449 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 5QD?

N16 5QD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 890 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 5QD 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).