N1 7EU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wenlock in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1 7EU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 7EU are sourced from Output Area E00184084 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 7EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 7EU.
280
32
£ 56,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 7EU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. N1 7EU combines 70% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 7EU. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 7EU is moderate at 63 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
Hanover Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Thomas Fairchild Community School
City of London Academy Islington
Richard Cloudesley School
Moreland Primary School
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
The New North Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Love's Company0.9 km
- The Peasant0.9 km
- Britannia Public House0.6 km
- Almeida Theatre0.9 km
- Barrio North0.6 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
308 nearby- Le Bab1.0 km
- T41.0 km
- The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.9 km
- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.7 km
- BrewDog Big Smoke0.9 km
- + 303 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Barbican Pizza0.6 km
- Chicken Diner0.6 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.9 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Sun Star Express0.9 km
- LONDIS1.0 km
- SoapBox Youth Centre0.9 km
- Bubbleology0.7 km
- Borough Kitchen0.8 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Citadines Islington Square0.9 km
- Hilton London Islington0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.9 km
- Old Street0.9 km
- Hoxton1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N17EU · Data under Open Government Licence