Stamford Hill is in London and in Hackney district. N16 5SR is located in the Stamford Hill West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stamford Hill, London, N16 5SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 5SG, N16 6XT, N16 5SH, N16 5TT, N16 5SQ, N16 6XS, N16 6UT, N16 5SN, N16 5SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 5SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N16 5SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 48.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 32.5% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 52.9% | -10.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 20.9% | 28.3% | 7.4% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around N16 5SR this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 38.2% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 11.8% | 5.2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 62.8% | 57.9% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 8% | 13.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
In this area, 64.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 64.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 64.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 27.5% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 1.1% | -8.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 1.1% | -17.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 33.5% | 0.5% | 33.0% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stamford Hill was 569.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 669.0% higher than the Cazenove average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Stamford Hill has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Cazenove and the 28th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Stamford Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,950,000 | 2017-06-07 | £5,186,482 |
| 43A Stamford Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-12-23 | £292,605 |
The percentage of student residents living in N16 5SR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Other | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School 75 Cazenove Road , Stoke Newington N16 6PD | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's Church of England Primary School Lynmouth Road , N16 6XJ | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Primary School Stoke Newington Church St , N16 0NX | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Junior School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Infants' School Stoke Newington Church Street , N16 0NX | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTD Gur School 17 Margaret Road , N16 6UX | - not rated | 155 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Cazenove Road , London N16 6PA | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Malka Girls' School 93 Alkham Road , N16 6XD | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Chaim Meirim Wiznitz School 26 Lampard Grove , N16 6XB | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Home School of Stoke Newington 46 Alkham Road , N16 7AA | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essos Stamford Hill Filling Station | 43-45, Stamford Hill, London | 28 yd | |
| KYY TRINITY FUEL UK LTD | 43-45 Stamford Hill, London | 28 yd | |
| Snooker Club | 6-8 Manor Road | 80 yd | |
| Livity Cafe | 4/5 Station Approach | 93 yd | |
| Buns & Roosters | 66 Stamford Hill | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbistan Sporting Club | 46 Stamford Hill | 71 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 107 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Public House | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 107 yd | |
| Birdcage Stoke Newwington | The Birdcage Public House, 58 Stamford Hill | 119 yd | |
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serkiz Restaurant | 48 Stamford Hill | 67 yd | |
| New China House | 20 Stamford Hill | 179 yd | |
| Roti Stop | 36b Stamford Hill | 182 yd | |
| Tiffin Box | 9 Cazenove Road | 226 yd | |
| Coolios | 2b Northwold Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 84 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 719 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 389 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.