De Beauvoir Square is in London and in Hackney district. N1 4LE is located in the De Beauvoir electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about De Beauvoir Square, London, N1 4LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 4SG, N1 5AE, N1 5ER, N1 4SH, N1 5AP, N1 5AG, N1 5AR, N1 4LD, N1 4SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 4LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 54.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N1 4LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.9% | 66% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 20.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 54.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 31.8% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 60.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 57.3% | 60.3% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 58.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 58.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 19% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 58.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 21.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 5.1% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around De Beauvoir Square was 441.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% higher than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
De Beauvoir Square has the 14th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 47th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 De Beauvoir Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,475,000 | 2025-05-16 | £2,477,441 |
| 25 De Beauvoir Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2020-09-11 | £2,276,973 |
| 30 De Beauvoir Square, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,330,000 | 2018-10-15 | £2,669,007 |
| 24 De Beauvoir Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,105,000 | 2016-07-22 | £2,634,494 |
| 21 De Beauvoir Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2012-06-29 | £2,367,647 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 68 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Education | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney New Primary School 2 Downham Road , N1 5FR | 4out of 4 | 395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Junior School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Infant School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 289 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,896 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe in the Crypt | St Peters Church, De Beauvoir Road | 98 yd | |
| Bread and Butter | 7 Enfield Road | 157 yd | |
| GemiGemz Food Limited | Flat 9 Blandford Court, St Peters Way | 188 yd | |
| DUKE OF YORK | 33 Downham Road | 214 yd | |
| Cake and Custard Factory Dalston | 374b Kingsland Road London | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef & Brew | The Duke of York, 33 Downham Road | 214 yd | |
| The Haggerston | The Haggerston, 438 Kingsland Road | 246 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 109 Mortimer Road | 278 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | The Duke Of Wellington, 260 Haggerston Road | 330 yd | |
| The Scolt Head | The Scolt Head, 107a Culford Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Food Takeaway | 368 Kingsland Road | 211 yd | |
| TokyoToKoi Ltd / Momen Ltd | 376 Kingsland Road | 219 yd | |
| Spice Island | 23A Englefield Road | 245 yd | |
| Hacha | 378 Kingsland Road | 246 yd | |
| New Capital Kebab | 418 Kingsland Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 246 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 607 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 632 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 717 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 768 yd | |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.