Baltic Place is in London and in Hackney district. N1 5AQ is located in the Haggerston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baltic Place, London, N1 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 4DQ, N1 5RL, E8 4FA, E2 8AT, N1 5ET, N1 5NU, E2 8AS, E8 4DS, N1 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 5AQ is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 45.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 56.1% | 54.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 5AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 84.2% | 65.4% | -18.8% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.4% | 23.7% | 14.3% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 71.3% | 69.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 21.2% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 23.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around N1 5AQ this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 76.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.1% | 76.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 43.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 78.1% | 72.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 53.2% | 51.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 22.9% | 23.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 17.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 51.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 17.8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 14% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 6.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baltic Place was 129.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the De Beauvoir average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Baltic Place has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in De Beauvoir and the 290th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Baltic Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-01-27 | £523,686 |
| Unit 9 Sheldon House, 1 Baltic Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-12-16 | £329,169 |
| 30 Baltic Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-02-09 | £674,589 |
| 39 Baltic Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-01-12 | £498,939 |
| Unit 5 Sheldon House, 1 Baltic Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-12-13 | £468,385 |
N1 5AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
N1 5AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 234 |
| Self-Employed | 83 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 79 |
| Information and communication | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Other | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,683 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 | 2,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,137 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 5TR | 4out of 4 | 408 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 233 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,921 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7 LOUNGE | Unit 7, Canalside Studios, 2-4 Orsman Road | 37 yd | |
| The Glory | The Oarsman, 281 Kingsland Road | 67 yd | |
| Waterhouse Restaurant | 8-10 Orsman Road | 69 yd | |
| Chef Cafe Bistro | 273 Kingsland Road | 105 yd | |
| By The Bridge | 283a Kingsland Road | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Head | The Stags Head, 55 Orsman Road | 120 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road | 156 yd | |
| Otherworld | Part Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews | 165 yd | |
| Beef & Brew | The Duke of York, 33 Downham Road | 283 yd | |
| Howl at the Moon | The Queens, 178 Hoxton Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch Chicken & Cod | 202 Kingsland Road | 322 yd | |
| Taste Of Morocco | RAILWAY ARCH 311, FREDERICK TERRACE | 339 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 202 Hoxton Street | 407 yd | |
| Golden Food Takeaway | 368 Kingsland Road | 422 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food to Take Away | 200 Hoxton Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 216 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 597 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 857 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 383 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 580 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 906 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 | 38.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.6% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.