N1 7NQ is an active urban area located 0.3km from St Luke's in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 7NQ are sourced from Output Area E00183758 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 7NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 7NQ.
240
35
£ 0 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 7NQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates N1 7NQ — age 35, 12% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 7NQ. The average age is 35.1. 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 7NQ is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. 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
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Shoreditch Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.3 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.4 km
- Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- Trapeze0.5 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- Bar Kick0.8 km
- Canvas Bar0.3 km
- The Barley Mow0.6 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
- Love's Company0.3 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
459 nearby- AIDA0.8 km
- Bangers London0.5 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Blacklock0.6 km
- Bottega Prelibato0.6 km
- + 454 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- Butchies0.6 km
- Chicken Cottage0.3 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.4 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.4 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.5 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.1 km
- Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.9 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.8 km
- Citizenm London Shoreditch1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.3 km
- Hoxton0.9 km
- Shoreditch High Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N17NQ · Data under Open Government Licence