N1 5BD is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from De Beauvoir Town in Hackney. Administratively it sits within De Beauvoir ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
For families considering a move, N1 5BD represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00008726 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 5BD.
279
41
£ 0 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 5BD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 41, N1 5BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 5BD. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 5BD is moderate at 67 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
Waterside Academy
Hackney New Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Rotherfield Primary School
De Beauvoir Primary School
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Shoreditch Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- 2 and 4 Cafe0.4 km
- MyChocolate LTD0.4 km
- Ocean Wine0.9 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Mildmay Local0.9 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Crown and Manor Boys Club0.6 km
- Marquess Tavern Public House0.9 km
- Rosemary Branch Public House0.5 km
- The De Beauvoir Arms0.2 km
- The Alma Public House1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
213 nearby- 52a Coffee House0.2 km
- Cooks and Books0.7 km
- El Inca Plebeyo1.0 km
- Esquires Essex Road0.6 km
- Filó Dinner@Ginger and Mint0.8 km
- + 208 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Golden Jade0.7 km
- Monsoon Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- New Surma Tandoori0.7 km
- All Island Grill UK1.0 km
- Banke's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Islington Inn0.6 km
- Luxury Inn0.6 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haggerston0.5 km
- Dalston Junction0.8 km
- Essex Road1.0 km
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