N1 7NN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Murray Grove, 0.4km from Wenlock in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 7NN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 7NN are sourced from Output Area E00008866 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MURRAY GROVE, N1 7NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MURRAY GROVE, N1 7NN.
280
36
£ 56,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1 7NN has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-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 7NN. The average age is 36.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 375,000
5 sales · Mean £ 407,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 7NN is above average at 94 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 John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Shoreditch Park Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.5 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.6 km
- Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Trapeze0.7 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Bar Kick0.9 km
- Canvas Bar0.5 km
- The Barley Mow0.8 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.7 km
- Love's Company0.4 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
398 nearby- AIDA0.9 km
- Bangers London0.7 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Blacklock0.7 km
- Bottega Prelibato0.7 km
- + 393 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Butchies0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage0.4 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.6 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.6 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.6 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.9 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.3 km
- Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.9 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.5 km
- Hoxton0.9 km
- Essex Road1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Rail Station0.5 km
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