N1 5SX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on De Beauvoir Road, 0.2km 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 5SX is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £324k. 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 5SX are sourced from Output Area E00183997 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE BEAUVOIR ROAD, N1 5SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE BEAUVOIR ROAD, N1 5SX.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 5SX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1 5SX has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 5SX. The average age is 36.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 5SX is moderate at 75 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
Waterside Academy
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Hackney New Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
Hoxton Garden Primary
Shoreditch Park Primary School
The Bridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
211 nearby- Da Bagel Spot0.9 km
- Ticca tikka1.0 km
- Euro Cafe0.2 km
- Holly Street Luncheon & Social Club0.7 km
- MAP Maison0.2 km
- + 206 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Kingsland Road Post Office0.4 km
- Phochimama Limited0.9 km
- Silver Star Supermarket0.9 km
- Acqua 70.8 km
- Junction Supermarket0.9 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Kings Head0.4 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.8 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.8 km
- Visons Banqueting Suite0.8 km
- The Seveny PH0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Dal Fiorentino1.0 km
- Hoxton Chicken & Pizza Ltd1.0 km
- Shoreditch Chicken & Cod0.6 km
- Supachef1.0 km
- The Proof0.8 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Luxury Inn0.8 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.8 km
- Islington Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Dalston Co-Op Food0.8 km
- Yours Locally0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haggerston0.2 km
- Hoxton0.8 km
- Dalston Junction0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Haggerston Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N15SX · Data under Open Government Licence