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N16 6SL

Rookwood Road

Springfield

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Overview

Postcode N16 6SL is located in a major urban area, within the Springfield ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Stamford Hill North area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Markfield Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Stamford Hill North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stamford Hill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.4%

Approximately 18.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Stamford Hill North is £82,522 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N16 6SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stamford Hill North near N16 6SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Stamford Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N16 6SL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Stamford Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Stamford Hill
0.4 mi

3

South Tottenham

Overground

Walking directions to South Tottenham
0.6 mi

3

Seven Sisters

Greater Anglia, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Seven Sisters

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 6SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMarkfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Markfield Park
0.3 miClapton CommonLargeWalking directions to Clapton Common
0.5 miPaignton ParkSmallWalking directions to Paignton Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
9,182.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.41(+2%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.78(-43%)
Vehicle crime
7.41(-21%)
Other theft
6.67(-42%)
Burglary
4.44(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
53.39%
Other White
51
21.61%
Other
15
6.36%
African
12
5.08%
Irish
7
2.97%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
36.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
29.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.24%
Other
17
10.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
43.88%
Other forms of private rent
17
17.35%
Other social rented
14
14.29%
Owns outright
11
11.22%
Owns with a mortgage
7
7.14%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Springfield

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£669
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£392K – £815K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £669 per square foot) in Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,634 up to £2,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Springfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,590,000£688
Terraced5£850,000£707
Flats15£437,500£618

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Springfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£353,875£788,750
2017£345,000£695,000
2018£338,000£800,000
2019£360,000£907,500
2020£369,500£930,000
2021£420,000£1,000,000
2022£435,000£870,000
2023£375,000£1,055,000
2024£425,000£1,037,500
2025£374,000£700,000
2026£437,500£1,062,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£537£595
2017£607£601
2018£559£712
2019£584£598
2020£609£532
2021£666£470
2022£750£584
2023£557£770
2024£635£627
2025£608£687
2026£629£707
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Springfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 6SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 6SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jun 20268, Priestley Close, London, N16 6SJFlatsLeasehold£400,000
26 Sept 202543, Priestley Close, London, N16 6SJFlatsLeasehold£373,000
14 Aug 202581, Olinda Road, London, N16 6TSTerracedFreehold£830,000
14 May 202686, Craven Park Road, London, N15 6ABTerracedFreehold£900,000
14 Apr 202626, Craven Park Road, London, N15 6ABTerracedFreehold£760,000

Schools

In the N16 6SL postcode area, located within Stamford Hill North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 6SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBnos Zion of BobovOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableBnei Zion Community SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.1 miSecondaryYesodey Hatorah Senior Girls SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 6SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 6SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCarmel kosher supermarketBroadway Mews, Hackney, E5 9AEWalking directions to Carmel kosher supermarket
0.2 miBerger & Twersky11 Amhurst Park, Hackney, London, N16 5AAWalking directions to Berger & Twersky
0.2 miBerry'sStamford Hill, Hackney, N16 5RYWalking directions to Berry's
0.2 miLidl1 Amhurst Park, London, N16 5LWWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBest SupermarketSt Ann's Road, Haringey, N15 6NJWalking directions to Best Supermarket

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 6SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Levy

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shaul Krautwirt

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simche Steinberger

Springfield - 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
WardSpringfieldE05009383
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stamford Hill NorthE02000345
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 001EE01001825
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 6SL

Is N16 6SL (Stamford Hill North) safe?

The area around N16 6SL records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6SL?

The median sale price around N16 6SL in Stamford Hill North is £505,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 6SL?

There are 20 schools close to N16 6SL, including Bnos Zion of Bobov (Requires improvement), Bnei Zion Community School (Inadequate) and Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 6SL?

The closest station to N16 6SL is Stamford Hill in TfL zone 3, about 584 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 6SL?

N16 6SL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N16 6SL (Stamford Hill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering N16 6SL is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Michael Levy (Conservative and Unionist Party), Shaul Krautwirt (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simche Steinberger (Conservative and Unionist Party).