N1 5RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orsman Road, 0.3km from St. Leonard Shoreditch in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 5RA are sourced from Output Area E00176238 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORSMAN ROAD, N1 5RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORSMAN ROAD, N1 5RA.
185
36
£ 61,100 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 5RA 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
No single demographic signal dominates N1 5RA — age 36, 14% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 5RA. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 5RA is moderate at 82 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
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hoxton Garden Primary
Waterside Academy
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Randal Cremer Primary School
The Bridge Academy
Hackney New Primary School
Shoreditch Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Dorset Estate Social Club0.8 km
- Looking Glass Cocktail Club0.9 km
- The Kings Head0.1 km
- Basing House0.9 km
- Rolling Stock0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
245 nearby- Curious Yellow Kafe0.8 km
- Da Bagel Spot0.6 km
- On Top Fries0.7 km
- Hoxton Fish House0.9 km
- Jamieson Food Corner Ltd1.0 km
- + 240 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Cakeshake0.7 km
- Shoreditch bagels0.7 km
- The Barrel Boulongerie0.8 km
- Oriental House0.8 km
- US Way Pizza0.8 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Murray Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
- Pelin Helin0.9 km
- Phochimama Limited0.6 km
- Bridge Supermarket1.0 km
- City General Store0.9 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Shoreditch Inn Kitchen1.0 km
- CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haggerston0.4 km
- Hoxton0.5 km
- Dalston Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Haggerston Rail Station0.4 km
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