Postcode N16 5RF 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stamford Hill North is £82,522 per year. The nearest station is Stamford Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clapton Common.
Stamford Hill North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Stamford Hill North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stamford Hill North is £82,522 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N16 5RF.
Stamford Hill North near N16 5RF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Stamford Hill | Overground | Walking directions to Stamford Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | South Tottenham | Overground | Walking directions to South Tottenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Common | Large | Walking directions to Clapton Common |
| 0.4 mi | Paignton Park | Small | Walking directions to Paignton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Allens Garden | Small | Walking directions to Allens Garden |
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £721 per square foot) in Stamford Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £2,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £1,225,000 | £843 |
| Flats | 14 | £475,000 | £711 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £475,000 | £1,018,750 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £699 | £675 |
| 2026 | £650 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5RF.
In the N16 5RF postcode area, located within Stamford Hill North, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 5RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Berry's | Stamford Hill, Hackney, N16 5RY | Walking directions to Berry's |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 1 Amhurst Park, London, N16 5LW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Berger & Twersky | 11 Amhurst Park, Hackney, London, N16 5AA | Walking directions to Berger & Twersky |
| 0.2 mi | Carmel kosher supermarket | Broadway Mews, Hackney, E5 9AE | Walking directions to Carmel kosher supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | U-K-T Minimarket | 90 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XS | Walking directions to U-K-T Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N16 5RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benzion Papier
Stamford Hill West - Elected 7 May 2026
Hershy Lisser
Stamford Hill West - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N16 5RF records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5RF in Stamford Hill North is £495,000 (about £721 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 5RF, including Lubavitch Girls Primary School (Good), Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) (Good) and Beis Ruchel D'Satmar London (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N16 5RF is Stamford Hill in TfL zone 3, about 280 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 5RF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 5RF 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.