Geffrye Estate is in London and in Hackney district. N1 6SA 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 Geffrye Estate, London, N1 6SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 6RT, N1 6SD, N1 6RU, N1 6RY, N1 6RR, N1 6NQ, N1 6RX, N1 6PJ, N1 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 6SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.2% | 49.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 69.2% | 69% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 49% | 45.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 42.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 54.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.6% 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 | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| White | 56.1% | 46.6% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -34.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 12% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
In this area, just 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 46% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 19.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 46.1% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 25.2% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 12.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Geffrye Estate was 253.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Geffrye Estate has the 30th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 173rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 73 Stanway Court Geffrye Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2006-03-02 | £209,447 |
| Flat 73 Stanway Court Geffrye Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2002-12-09 | £226,264 |
N1 6SA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Unemployed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,857 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 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 967 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 | 887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,605 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 | 2,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 4,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ NCC Hackney | New City College, Hackney Campus, Falkirk Street, London | 41 yd | |
| 100 Hoxton | 100-102 Hoxton Street | 77 yd | |
| La veranda cafe | 98 Hoxton Street | 77 yd | |
| Kitchen Dhaanya & Indian Takeaway | 106 Hoxton Street | 80 yd | |
| The Barrel Boulangerie | 110-112 Hoxton Street | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Macbeth | The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street | 122 yd | |
| Lion and the Lamb | The Lion And Lamb, 46 Fanshaw Street | 258 yd | |
| Howl at the Moon | The Queens, 178 Hoxton Street | 303 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 3 Kingsland Road | 314 yd | |
| Basing House | 25-27 Kingsland Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Queen (Hoxton Indian and Sushi Ltd) | Posts Outside 96 To 106, Hoxton Street | 77 yd | |
| Jericho | 110-112 Hoxton Street | 85 yd | |
| Supachef | 72 Hoxton Street | 122 yd | |
| Hoxton Chicken & Pizza Ltd | 94 Hoxton Street | 122 yd | |
| Dal Fiorentino | 74 Hoxton Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 210 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 779 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 799 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 44 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 476 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 492 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 744 yd | |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 765 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.