N1 5NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colville Estate, 0.4km from St. Leonard Shoreditch in Hackney. Administratively it sits within De Beauvoir ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 5NL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 5NL are sourced from Output Area E00008739 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLVILLE ESTATE, N1 5NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLVILLE ESTATE, N1 5NL.
477
33
£ 61,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 5NL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in N1 5NL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-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 5NL. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 5NL is moderate at 83 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
Hackney New Primary School
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Shoreditch Park Primary School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hoxton Garden Primary
Rotherfield Primary School
Waterside Academy
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
231 nearby- 42 Coffee Junction0.9 km
- Curious Yellow Kafe0.8 km
- Da Bagel Spot0.8 km
- On Top Fries1.0 km
- Hoxton Fish House0.8 km
- + 226 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Cakeshake1.0 km
- Shoreditch bagels1.0 km
- The Barrel Boulongerie0.9 km
- Katsu Wraps Ltd0.9 km
- Burger Attack1.0 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Bahar Mini Market1.0 km
- Barry's Food & Wine0.6 km
- Hoxton Family Butcher0.6 km
- Hoxton Fruit & Veg0.5 km
- Longdan0.8 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- George & Vulture0.8 km
- Lion and the Lamb0.8 km
- The Beehive0.5 km
- The Macbeth0.7 km
- Howl at the Moon0.4 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Islington Inn0.9 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haggerston0.6 km
- Hoxton0.7 km
- Essex Road1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: N15NL · Data under Open Government Licence