Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Hackney: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and Stamford Hill Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 24 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N16 5JA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
24Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 86 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 138 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: All Saints Catholic High School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
69crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 69 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 50.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
39GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 38 GP, 1 hospital, 34 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE SURGERY (CRANWICH ROAD) — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Stamford Hill Rail Station0.2 mi
34 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 24 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
37green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
95shops & libraries
- 81 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Lidl, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Woodberry Down Express — 0.3 mi
In Hackney, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Hackney, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near N16 5JA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in N16.
Average sold price by property type across the N16 district, 2021–2026.
About N16 5JA
N16 5JA scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Woodberry Down Express 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N16 5JA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,454 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 138 schools within the typical catchment area, including 24 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 62 rated Good. The nearest school is Beis Rochel D'satmar School, within a short walk.
There were 69 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 38 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 34 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE SURGERY (CRANWICH ROAD), within a short walk. The nearest hospital is ST. ANN'S HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
