N16 5JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Denver Road, 0.5km from Stamford Hill in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Woodberry Down ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 5JL are sourced from Output Area E00009019 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENVER ROAD, N16 5JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENVER ROAD, N16 5JL.
348
30
£ 45,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates N16 5JL — age 30, 23% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 5JL. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,225,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,184,666
Flat
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N16 5JL is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sir Thomas Abney School
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Lubavitch Girls Primary School
Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)
Holmleigh Primary School
Tiverton Primary School
St Ignatius RC Primary School
Lubavitch Boys' Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Greenfield0.8 km
- Kollel Grocery0.8 km
- MFG Stamford Hill0.9 km
- North London Stores0.9 km
- Stamford Hill Petrol Station0.9 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Wheatsheaf Public House1.0 km
- Station House0.9 km
- Elbistan Sporting Club1.0 km
- NO.8 Seven Sisters0.6 km
- Lea Valley Gin Distillery0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Enjoy Cafe0.9 km
- Essos Stamford Hill Filling Station0.9 km
- KYY TRINITY FUEL UK LTD0.9 km
- Pizza Uri1.0 km
- 215 hackney0.7 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- lili's Kitchen1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Giant Panda Cuisine0.8 km
- Serkiz Restaurant1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Dukkon Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stamford Hill0.4 km
- South Tottenham1.0 km
- Stoke Newington1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stamford Hill Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N165JL · Data under Open Government Licence