N16 5BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rav Pinter Close, 0.4km from Stamford Hill in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Springfield ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00009036 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAV PINTER CLOSE, N16 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAV PINTER CLOSE, N16 5BF.
535
27
£ 44,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 27, 56% renting. N16 5BF has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 5BF. The average age is 27.2. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N16 5BF is moderate at 57 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
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Lubavitch Girls Primary School
Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)
Lubavitch Boys' Primary School
St Ignatius RC Primary School
Holmleigh Primary School
Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
Sir Thomas Abney School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Kiddi sweets centre0.3 km
- toy park0.3 km
- Arans Cafe0.3 km
- LBH Early Intervention Parenting Programme0.3 km
- Street Box London0.2 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- The Meat Plaza0.8 km
- Aretusa Sicily0.9 km
- Carmel0.3 km
- Chai Fitness Health Club0.2 km
- Fresh and Fruity0.2 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Station House0.8 km
- The Grapevine0.9 km
- NO.8 Seven Sisters0.7 km
- Oaktree Community Centre0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dixy Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Serkiz Restaurant0.9 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
- Tasti-Pizza0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Dukkon Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stamford Hill0.2 km
- South Tottenham0.8 km
- Stoke Newington1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stamford Hill Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N165BF · Data under Open Government Licence