N1 7LB is an up-and-coming urban area on Shepherdess Walk, 0.3km from Wenlock in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1 7LB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 7LB are sourced from Output Area E00008879 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDESS WALK, N1 7LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDESS WALK, N1 7LB.
337
38
£ 56,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 7LB 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 7LB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.7M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 7LB. The average age is 37.6. 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
£ 1,900,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,870,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 7LB is above average at 115 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
New Regent's College
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Thomas Fairchild Community School
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
378 nearby- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.9 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.8 km
- Breddos0.8 km
- + 373 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- The Old Blue Last1.0 km
- Catch1.0 km
- The Eagle0.1 km
- The Old Fountain Public House0.3 km
- Island Queen0.6 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Lily Maila1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Buy & Bite0.8 km
- Silvios0.8 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- City Best Kebab0.6 km
- + 73 more
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- City Beverage Co Ltd0.8 km
- Keto Kitchen0.8 km
- Percy Ingle0.9 km
- Wing On Express0.8 km
- St. Peter's Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 87 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- Z Shoreditch0.4 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.8 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch1.0 km
- The Reliance Bar0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.5 km
- Hoxton1.1 km
- Moorgate1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Rail Station0.5 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.5 km
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