Shepherdess Walk is in London and in Hackney district. N1 7JP 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7LG, N1 7LQ, N1 7JQ, N1 7LB, N1 7LX, N1 7LR, N1 7TG, N1 7GL, N1 7LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 7JP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 7JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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% | 67% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 19.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 66.1% | 62% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around N1 7JP this area, 4.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 81.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.1% | 81.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 48.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 76.8% | 75.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 40.8% 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 | 53.5% | 40.8% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 19.8% | 27.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 15.5% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 14.2% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.3% 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 | 52.2% | 40.9% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 14.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| France | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherdess Walk was 325.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Shepherdess Walk has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hoxton East & Shoreditch and the 82nd highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.
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 E 44 - 48 Shepherdess Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-07-19 | £715,099 |
| Flat A 44 - 48 Shepherdess Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £733,000 | 2024-04-19 | £712,290 |
| Flat G 44 - 48 Shepherdess Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-11-12 | £861,632 |
| Flat E 44 - 48 Shepherdess Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2017-02-24 | £799,968 |
| Flat E 44 - 48 Shepherdess Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-01-29 | £286,749 |
N1 7JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 7JP 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 7JP 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 | 168 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,139 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 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,540 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 | 2out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 732 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 | 741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,763 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 | 2,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,261 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 | 5,415 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 303 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 736 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 834 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 867 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William IV | 7 Shepherdess walk | 52 yd | |
| JK Labs ltd | 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England | 126 yd | |
| the depot_ | 18 Wenlock Road | 126 yd | |
| Skuma Water | 20-22 Wenlock road, N1 7GU, London | 126 yd | |
| Rita cake mix | 20-22 Wenlock Road | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 182 yd | |
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 212 yd | |
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 229 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 384 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 226 yd | |
| Friends of Ours | 15 Westland Place | 227 yd | |
| Yaari | 86 Murray Grove | 228 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 3 Cropley Street | 241 yd | |
| Snack Monster | 2 Pickwick House, 20 Ebenezer Street | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 283 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 317 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 451 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 221 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 249 yd | |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 540 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 541 yd | |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 325 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.