Provost Street is in London and in Hackney district. N1 7FD is located in the Hoxton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Provost Street, London, N1 7FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7FB, N1 7PU, N1 7PX, N1 7NN, N1 7QU, N1 7RA, N1 7PP, N1 7GF, N1 7QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7FD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 47.3% | 53% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 47% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 7FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 48.1% | 62.6% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 20.4% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 30.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 24.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 40.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.5% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 23.4% | 17.7% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 36.6% | 40.8% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 10.7% |
In this area, just 48.8% 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 | 50.8% | 48.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 11% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.6% 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 | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 34.6% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 6.4% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.4% | 3.2% | -27.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Provost Street was 128.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Provost Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hoxton East & Shoreditch and the 265th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 3 The Graphite Apartments, 51 Provost Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-26 | £593,846 |
| Flat 2 The Graphite Apartments, 51 Provost Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2018-05-18 | £560,926 |
| Flat 7 The Graphite Apartments, 51 Provost Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2017-10-02 | £565,925 |
| Flat 12 The Graphite Apartments, 51 Provost Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2016-01-26 | £494,344 |
| Flat 1 The Graphite Apartments, 51 Provost Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-04-17 | £421,050 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,456 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 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 323 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 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | - not rated | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 761 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 639 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,270 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 | 2,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,103 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 160 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metropolitan Theatre School Trinity Centre , Bletchley Street N1 7QG | - not rated | 171 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 172 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperFresh Halal Butcher | 80 Murray Grove | 40 yd | |
| Wedding Cakes London | 85 Murray Grove | 40 yd | |
| Wenlock Cafe | 89 Murray Grove | 42 yd | |
| Cafe Mandalay | 91 Murray Grove | 42 yd | |
| ENJOY PIZZA | 101 Murry Grove london | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 36 New North Road | 274 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 305 yd | |
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 358 yd | |
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 376 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaari | 86 Murray Grove | 40 yd | |
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 42 yd | |
| JOE & ZA CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 101 Murray Grove | 63 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 3 Cropley Street | 85 yd | |
| Italiano Pizza | 59 Nile Street | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 332 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 501 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 620 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 100 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 402 yd | |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 706 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.