Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

N1 7GX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 7GX.

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Population

563

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 7GX 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

N1 7GX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

N1 7GX is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Wenlock in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

Day-to-day life in N1 7GX has the character of 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 — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 7GX are sourced from Output Area E00008889 (shared with 15 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 7GX. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N1 7GX is moderate at 57 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 offences267
Anti-social behaviour225
Theft from the person128
Burglary77
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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Thomas Fairchild Community School

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.1 km
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Shoreditch Park Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils0.4 km
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Hackney New Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.4 km
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Rotherfield Primary School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

Good696 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy Islington

Outstanding887 pupils0.5 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.6 km
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Richard Cloudesley School

Outstanding83 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

271 nearby
  • 42 Coffee Junction0.6 km
  • Curious Yellow Kafe0.7 km
  • Hoxton Fish House0.8 km
  • Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.6 km
  • Muzzy's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 266 more
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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
  • City Best Wine1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • V B Stores0.9 km
  • + 90 more
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Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.9 km
  • Britannia Public House0.8 km
  • George & Vulture0.8 km
  • Lion and the Lamb0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.9 km
  • Chicken Diner0.9 km
  • Best American Pizza0.9 km
  • Jericho0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.7 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Hilton London Islington1.0 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.8 km
  • Old Street0.9 km
  • Hoxton1.0 km