De Beauvoir Estate is in London and in Hackney district. N1 5SP 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 Estate, London, N1 5SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 5SW, N1 5SR, N1 5PH, N1 5TW, N1 5PW, N1 5TN, N1 5EY, N1 5NG, N1 3LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 5SP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 44.6% | 47.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 55.4% | 52.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 5SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 47.7% | 57.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 24.6% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 44.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 40.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 22% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 40% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 28.8% | 19.2% | -9.6% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 4.9% | -7.8% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 40.8% | 43% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 56.9% | 59% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 9.4% |
| Africa | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 2.6% | -7.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 59% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 2.6% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.4% | 2.3% | -28.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around De Beauvoir Estate was 273.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.0% higher than the De Beauvoir average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
De Beauvoir Estate has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in De Beauvoir and the 116th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 37 Granville Court De Beauvoir Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-30 | £347,705 |
| Flat 50 Granville Court De Beauvoir Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-09 | £292,720 |
| Flat 50 Granville Court De Beauvoir Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-09-27 | £325,947 |
| Flat 8 Granville Court De Beauvoir Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-09-08 | £384,249 |
| Flat 38 Granville Court De Beauvoir Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2012-10-05 | £282,439 |
N1 5SP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 5SP 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 | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,384 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 | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,151 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 | 153 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 952 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,247 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,246 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 | 5,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,072 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,310 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 | 145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 145 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navratnam Spice | 65 Downham Road | 202 yd | |
| Happy Cafe | 63 Downham Road | 211 yd | |
| Arepa and Co. | 58a De Beauvoir Crescent | 265 yd | |
| 22cooks | 34 whoitmore road London | 270 yd | |
| Cake & Custard (UK) Ltd | 13 Bridport House, Bridport Place, London | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 210 yd | |
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 287 yd | |
| Beef & Brew | The Duke of York, 33 Downham Road | 441 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 455 yd | |
| The Stags Head | The Stags Head, 55 Orsman Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital & Prison Action Network | St Annes Vicarage, 37 Hemsworth Street | 524 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 537 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 559 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 202 Hoxton Street | 607 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food to Take Away | 200 Hoxton Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 124 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 601 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 759 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 781 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 223 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 324 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 326 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 913 yd | |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 1,037 yd | |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,047 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.