Postcode sector · N16 5

London N16 5 area guide

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Is London N16 5 a good place to live?

In London (N16 5), recorded crime is 5% below the national average, homes sell for around £754,695 on average, there are 18 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£754,695
from 136 sales
Population
21,702
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
253.3
per 1,000 · -5% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
18
2 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London N16 5

London N16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,322 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in N16 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in N16 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 49/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 28
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 38%
Households: 7,319

Owned 24% · Social rent 35% · Private rent 40%

Census 2021 (ONS), for N16 5.

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London N16 5: frequently asked questions

Is London N16 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London N16 5?

Recorded crime in London N16 5 runs at 253.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London N16 5 safe?

Crime in London N16 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London N16 5 runs at 253.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London N16 5?

Homes in London N16 5 sell for around £754,695 on average, based on 136 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London N16 5 at risk of flooding?

London N16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,322 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London N16 5?

There are 18 schools in London N16 5 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London N16 5 a deprived area?

London N16 5 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).