Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

COLVILLE ESTATE, N1 5NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLVILLE ESTATE, N1 5NL.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 61,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 5NL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British40.8%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences301
Anti-social behaviour273
Theft from the person126
Other theft101
Shoplifting90

school Local Schools

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Hackney New Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.1 km
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City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

Good696 pupils0.1 km
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Shoreditch Park Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils0.2 km
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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding119 pupils0.2 km
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Hoxton Garden Primary

Good341 pupils0.3 km
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Rotherfield Primary School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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Waterside Academy

Good379 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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