N4 1BY is an up-and-coming urban area on Green Lanes, 0.3km from Wood Berry in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Woodberry Down ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N4 1BY is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00009016 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANES, N4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANES, N4 1BY.
468
33
£ 53,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N4 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N4 1BY has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N4 1BY. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N4 1BY is above average at 111 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
Skinners' Academy
Woodberry Down Community Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
Stroud Green Primary School
South Harringay Junior School
South Harringay Infant School
Sir Thomas Abney School
Tiverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Roosters Piri Piri1.0 km
- Tien Tong Thai Cuisine @0.9 km
- Dobar0.1 km
- Simply Organique0.1 km
- Woodberry Aid0.3 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Faltering Fullback0.9 km
- The Brownswood Park Tavern0.9 km
- Lea Valley Gin Distillery0.7 km
- The Twelve Pins1.0 km
- The Finsbury0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Gourmet House1.0 km
- Manor Chicken1.0 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.9 km
- Roti Joupa @1.0 km
- KFC0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Evergreen Express0.1 km
- Goldstar Foodstore0.5 km
- Al Bahia1.0 km
- Figaro0.9 km
- New Station Place1.0 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Spring Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Kent Hall Hotel0.2 km
- Nayra Investment Ltd Majestic0.4 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Redland Hotel0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Buy 2 Save Concept0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harringay Green Lanes0.6 km
- Harringay Station0.9 km
- Finsbury Park1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Manor House Underground Station0.1 km
- Manor House Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N41BY · Data under Open Government Licence