Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

ST JOHNS ESTATE, N1 5EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ESTATE, N1 5EP.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in N1 5EP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £329,995 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N1 5EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Johns Estate, 0.3km from Hoxton in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 5EP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £329k. 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 5EP are sourced from Output Area E00008893 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 5EP. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean27.0%
Other / Mixed17.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 320,000

5 sales · Mean £ 295,789

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N1 5EP is moderate at 76 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.

Violence and sexual offences294
Anti-social behaviour289
Theft from the person136
Other theft104
Drugs98

school Local Schools

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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.2 km
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Hoxton Garden Primary

Good341 pupils0.2 km
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Shoreditch Park Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils0.3 km
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City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

Good696 pupils0.3 km
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Hackney New Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.4 km
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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding119 pupils0.4 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Fairchild Community School

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • Dorset Estate Social Club0.9 km
  • Bar Kick0.8 km
  • Canvas Bar0.8 km
  • The Barley Mow0.8 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

367 nearby
  • 42 Coffee Junction0.5 km
  • Curious Yellow Kafe0.4 km
  • Da Bagel Spot0.5 km
  • On Top Fries0.8 km
  • Hoxton Fish House0.4 km
  • + 362 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Cakeshake0.8 km
  • Shoreditch bagels0.8 km
  • The Barrel Boulongerie0.6 km
  • Oriental House0.8 km
  • US Way Pizza0.8 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.8 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.8 km
  • Trapeze0.8 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Welcome Co-op Angel0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.6 km
  • Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.9 km
  • The Reliance Bar0.7 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hoxton0.5 km
  • Old Street0.9 km
  • Haggerston0.9 km