N1 5QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hertford Road, 0.3km 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 5QT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £498k, down 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 5QT are sourced from Output Area E00184131 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERTFORD ROAD, N1 5QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERTFORD ROAD, N1 5QT.
357
32
£ 61,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 5QT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N1 5QT has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 5QT. The average age is 32.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 520,000
17 sales · Mean £ 519,147
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 5QT is moderate at 76 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
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Queensbridge Primary School
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
The Bridge Academy
Hoxton Garden Primary
Hackney New Primary School
Randal Cremer Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- 2 and 4 Cafe0.5 km
- MyChocolate LTD0.5 km
- Andu Cafe0.8 km
- Wine Cellar0.8 km
- Silver Star Supermarket0.9 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Crown and Manor Boys Club0.7 km
- Rosemary Branch Public House0.6 km
- The De Beauvoir Arms0.6 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.9 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
221 nearby- 52a Coffee House0.5 km
- Cooks and Books0.9 km
- Pizza Union Ltd0.9 km
- Yummys0.7 km
- Happy Cafe0.3 km
- + 216 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Golden Jade0.9 km
- New Surma Tandoori0.9 km
- CIFCI Ltd0.8 km
- Dusty Knuckle1.0 km
- Gwada Kitchen0.9 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Luxury Inn0.9 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Dalston Co-Op Food0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haggerston0.1 km
- Hoxton0.7 km
- Dalston Junction0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Haggerston Rail Station0.2 km
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