N1 4SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from De Beauvoir Town in Hackney. Administratively it sits within De Beauvoir ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 4SZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4SZ are sourced from Output Area E00184087 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 4SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 4SZ.
211
30
£ 0 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 4SZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1 4SZ has a significant social housing presence — 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 4SZ. The average age is 29.5. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 4SZ is moderate at 72 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
Waterside Academy
Queensbridge Primary School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
De Beauvoir Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Bridge Academy
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- 2 and 4 Cafe0.7 km
- MyChocolate LTD0.7 km
- African Super Store0.9 km
- Big Ben0.9 km
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Centre0.9 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Crown and Manor Boys Club0.8 km
- Rosemary Branch Public House0.7 km
- The De Beauvoir Arms0.5 km
- Ridley Road Market Bar0.9 km
- The Railway Tavern0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
241 nearby- 52a Coffee House0.5 km
- Cooks and Books1.0 km
- Esquires Essex Road1.0 km
- Kiss Me Lounge0.9 km
- My Favourite Cafe1.0 km
- + 236 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Monsoon Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- All Island Grill UK0.9 km
- Banke's Kitchen0.9 km
- Dig In0.9 km
- Kashmir Kebabish0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Luxury Inn0.7 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.6 km
- Islington Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haggerston0.2 km
- Dalston Junction0.7 km
- Dalston Kingsland0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Haggerston Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N14SZ · Data under Open Government Licence