N1 7LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nile Street, 0.4km from Wenlock in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1 7LL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 7LL are sourced from Output Area E00176263 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NILE STREET, N1 7LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NILE STREET, N1 7LL.
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31
£ 0 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 7LL 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
With 80% economic activity and an average age of 31, N1 7LL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 7LL. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 7LL is above average at 109 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.
school Local Schools
New Regent's College
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
The ArtsXchange
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- 2 and 4 Cafe1.0 km
- MyChocolate LTD0.9 km
- City Beverage Co Ltd0.7 km
- Keto Kitchen0.8 km
- Percy Ingle0.8 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Crown and Manor Boys Club0.8 km
- Rosemary Branch Public House1.0 km
- Home Bar0.8 km
- The Griffin0.8 km
- 23 Paul Street0.8 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
403 nearby- Cooks and Books0.9 km
- Filó Dinner@Ginger and Mint0.9 km
- Ginger and Mint0.9 km
- Saponara0.9 km
- Bobar1.0 km
- + 398 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Golden Jade0.9 km
- New Surma Tandoori0.9 km
- Flippin' Bun, Mac & Wing0.9 km
- Taste Of China1.0 km
- British Express0.8 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Z Shoreditch0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.7 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.9 km
- The Reliance Bar0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.4 km
- Hoxton1.0 km
- Moorgate1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N17LL · Data under Open Government Licence