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.
N1 7GX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 7GX.
563
34
£ 56,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Shoreditch Park Primary School
Hackney New Primary School
Rotherfield Primary School
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
City of London Academy Islington
New Regent's College
Richard Cloudesley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: N17GX · Data under Open Government Licence