N1 7JB is a mixed residential area on Cropley Street, 0.4km from Wenlock in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
N1 7JB is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 44.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 7JB are sourced from Output Area E00008889 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROPLEY STREET, N1 7JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROPLEY STREET, N1 7JB.
563
34
£ 56,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 7JB 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 7JB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 44.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 7JB. 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
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
£ 945,000
3 sales · Mean £ 771,666
Terraced
£ 1,062,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 7JB is moderate at 58 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
New Regent's College
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
City of London Academy Islington
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
278 nearby- Rita cake mix0.4 km
- Skuma Water0.4 km
- The Nile Cafe0.5 km
- Albion & East, Serata Hall0.9 km
- The Baring0.4 km
- + 273 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Coox0.8 km
- Magic Wok & Box0.8 km
- Italiano Pizza0.5 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Barrio North0.8 km
- Kings Head Public House0.9 km
- Ladybird0.9 km
- Simmons Essex Road0.8 km
- The King's Head Public House0.8 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Guy's Off Licence0.8 km
- Shell Service Station1.0 km
- Angel Delicatessen Limited1.0 km
- Angel Express0.7 km
- EGRO0.9 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- Hilton London Islington1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.7 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: N17JB · Data under Open Government Licence