Hobbs Place Estate is in London and in Hackney district. N1 5LE is located in the Hoxton East & Shoreditch 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 Hobbs Place Estate, London, N1 5LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 5LB, N1 5LD, N1 5LA, N1 5LF, N1 5JA, N1 5JQ, N1 5JT, N1 5JY, N1 5JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 5LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 52.7% | 55.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 28.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 40.4% | 49.8% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 8.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 3.2% | -6.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 14.6% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 47.8% | 27.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.8% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 19.2% | 17.9% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 9.6% | 2.9% | -6.7% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 36% | 36.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 56.5% | 54% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 13.3% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 0.8% | 7.5% |
| Africa | 13% | 9.7% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.1% | 53.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 28.2% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 2.9% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 7.2% | 0.1% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hobbs Place Estate was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the De Beauvoir average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hobbs Place Estate has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in De Beauvoir and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 56 Hemsworth Court Hobbs Place Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-10-02 | £323,500 |
| Flat 71 Hemsworth Court Hobbs Place Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2024-06-11 | £343,793 |
| Flat 56 Hemsworth Court Hobbs Place Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-03-09 | £307,446 |
| Flat 63 Hemsworth Court Hobbs Place Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-01-14 | £302,711 |
| Flat 70 Hemsworth Court Hobbs Place Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2007-08-24 | £323,423 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 5LE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,049 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 | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New Primary School 2 Downham Road , N1 5TR | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 603 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 | 689 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,609 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 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,268 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly'S | 291 Hoxton Street | 100 yd | |
| Sabretooth | 285 Hoxton Street | 100 yd | |
| Finley's | 297 Hoxton St, London | 108 yd | |
| Humdingers Catering Limited | 234-236 Hoxton Street | 126 yd | |
| The Ivy Street Centre | 54 Ivy Street | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howl at the Moon | The Queens, 178 Hoxton Street | 188 yd | |
| The Stags Head | The Stags Head, 55 Orsman Road | 339 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road | 398 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 36 New North Road | 429 yd | |
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital & Prison Action Network | St Annes Vicarage, 37 Hemsworth Street | 63 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 202 Hoxton Street | 172 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food to Take Away | 200 Hoxton Street | 188 yd | |
| Marias Fishbar | 198 Hoxton Street | 188 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 225 Hoxton Street | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 552 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 666 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 774 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 177 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 333 yd | |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 730 yd | |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 755 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.