Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

COLVILLE ESTATE, N1 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLVILLE ESTATE, N1 5DG.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 61,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N1 5DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, N1 5DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N1 5DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colville Estate, 0.6km from St. Leonard Shoreditch in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 5DG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00183891 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 5DG. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.2%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean29.2%
Other / Mixed24.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N1 5DG is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences275
Anti-social behaviour209
Theft from the person109
Shoplifting89
Other theft87

school Local Schools

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Hackney New Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.1 km
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Shoreditch Park Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils0.2 km
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City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

Good696 pupils0.3 km
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Rotherfield Primary School

Good355 pupils0.3 km
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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding119 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Fairchild Community School

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.5 km
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Hoxton Garden Primary

Good341 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

213 nearby
  • 42 Coffee Junction0.8 km
  • Curious Yellow Kafe0.8 km
  • Da Bagel Spot0.9 km
  • Hoxton Fish House0.8 km
  • Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.8 km
  • + 208 more
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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Murray Grove Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Pelin Helin0.6 km
  • Tecorra Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
  • Shopping Tree Hoxton0.9 km
  • + 80 more
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Bar With No Name1.0 km
  • Earl Of Essex Public House0.9 km
  • The Bill Murray0.9 km
  • The Hanbury Arms0.5 km
  • The Seveny PH1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Welcome Co-op Angel0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Yours Locally0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-op Food1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Crystal Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Fresh Fry0.6 km
  • Yaari0.6 km
  • Coox0.7 km
  • Keto Street0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Islington Inn0.9 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haggerston0.8 km
  • Essex Road0.8 km
  • Hoxton0.9 km