Postcode N16 5RQ 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 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clapton Common.
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.
Stamford Hill South has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Stamford Hill South is £69,305 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 302 ft away from N16 5RQ.
Stamford Hill South near N16 5RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stoke Newington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | South Tottenham | Overground | Walking directions to South Tottenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Clapton Common | Large | Walking directions to Clapton Common |
| 0.1 mi | Allens Garden | Small | Walking directions to Allens Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £1,650,000 | £872 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,300,000 | £457 |
| Flats | 14 | £482,500 | £709 |
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 | £467,500 | £1,018,750 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | — |
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 | £697 | £675 |
| 2026 | £684 | — |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 5RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2025 | Flat 5, Belmont Court, Holmleigh Road Estate, London, N16 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Flat 9, Farnham Court, Holmleigh Road Estate, London, N16 5QF | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | Flat 11, Farnham Court, Holmleigh Road Estate, London, N16 5QF | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 129, Holmleigh Road, London, N16 5QG | Flats | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 131, Holmleigh Road, London, N16 5QG | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 |
In the N16 5RQ postcode area, located within Stamford Hill South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | U-K-T Minimarket | 90 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XS | Walking directions to U-K-T Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5SR | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Best Price | 78 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XS | Walking directions to Best Price |
| 0.2 mi | Stamford Hill Off License | 68 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XS | Walking directions to Stamford Hill Off License |
| 0.2 mi | Magdalenka sklep polski | 62d Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XS | Walking directions to Magdalenka sklep polski |
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 5RQ, 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 5RQ 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.
The median sale price around N16 5RQ in Stamford Hill South is £500,000 (about £718 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 5RQ, including Holmleigh Primary School (Outstanding), Wiznitz Cheder School (Inadequate) and Lubavitch Girls Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N16 5RQ is Stoke Newington in TfL zone 2, about 486 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 5RQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 5RQ 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).