N1 5RY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on De Beauvoir Crescent, 0.4km from St. Leonard Shoreditch in Hackney. Administratively it sits within De Beauvoir ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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 privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £625k. 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 5RY are sourced from Output Area E00184031 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE BEAUVOIR CRESCENT, N1 5RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE BEAUVOIR CRESCENT, N1 5RY.
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32
£ 0 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 5RY 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
High employment, young population. N1 5RY combines 74% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 5RY. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 812,500
4 sales · Mean £ 897,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 5RY is moderate at 88 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
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Waterside Academy
Hackney New Primary School
Hoxton Garden Primary
Shoreditch Park Primary School
Randal Cremer Primary School
The Bridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Murray Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
- Pelin Helin0.9 km
- Phochimama Limited0.8 km
- Silver Star Supermarket0.7 km
- Nar Food Centre1.0 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Hanbury Arms0.9 km
- The Kings Head0.3 km
- Basing House1.0 km
- Spread Eagle1.0 km
- The Seveny PH1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
225 nearby- Cafe Mandalay0.9 km
- Katagana Curry Express Ltd0.9 km
- The Commissary at Holborn Studios0.8 km
- Wedding Cakes London0.9 km
- Wenlock Cafe0.9 km
- + 220 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Crystal Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Fresh Fry0.9 km
- Yaari0.9 km
- Dal Fiorentino0.8 km
- Hoxton Chicken & Pizza Ltd0.8 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Luxury Inn1.0 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)1.0 km
- Islington Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haggerston0.4 km
- Hoxton0.7 km
- Dalston Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Haggerston Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N15RY · Data under Open Government Licence