Napier Grove is in London and in Hackney district. N1 7HU 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 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Napier Grove, London, N1 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7HR, N1 7HX, N1 7JN, N1 7QD, N1 7HY, N1 7NT, N1 7EX, N1 7JJ, N1 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 7HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 52.9% | 56.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 26.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 38.8% | 59.9% | 21.1% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 21.6% | -13.3% | 33.6% | -12.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 9.3% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 12.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 6.6% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 61.1% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 72.9% | 64.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 67.4% | 56.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 19.7% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 56.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.5% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 1.7% | -20.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Grove was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.4% lower than the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Napier Grove has the lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hoxton East & Shoreditch and the lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Napier Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-29 | £354,432 |
| 16 Napier Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-09 | £418,202 |
| 16 Napier Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-08-18 | £410,389 |
| 18 Napier Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-01-12 | £338,140 |
| 20 Napier Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,500 | 1998-03-31 | £305,255 |
N1 7HU 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 2,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 588 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 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,003 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Free schools | 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 | 491 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,105 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 | 2,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,463 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 | 5,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Theatre School Trinity Centre , Bletchley Street N1 7QG | - not rated | 183 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 463 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxu | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 190 yd | |
| Akami sushi / Poke Yum | 21 wenlock road | 190 yd | |
| Recharge and connect | 93 Windsor house, wenlock road | 201 yd | |
| JK Labs ltd | 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England | 204 yd | |
| the depot_ | 18 Wenlock Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 168 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 358 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 449 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 36 New North Road | 463 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 190 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 190 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 3 Cropley Street | 232 yd | |
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 263 yd | |
| Yaari | 86 Murray Grove | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 430 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 513 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 548 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 564 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 378 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 514 yd | |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 618 yd | |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 720 yd | |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 739 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.