Nile Street is in London and in Hackney district. N1 7LL 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 Nile Street, London, N1 7LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7LY, N1 7LS, N1 7LP, N1 7RF, N1 7LQ, N1 7LJ, N1 7LB, N1 7LX, N1 7JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7LL is primarily male, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 41.1% | 41.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 58.9% | 58.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
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 7LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.6% 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 | 76.5% | 69.6% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 31.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 23.9% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
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 (95.7%) 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 | 66.9% | 63.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 32.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -9.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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 7LL this area, 6.3% 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 78.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.7% | 78.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 44.6% |
| Other | 11.8% | 5.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 8.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 69.4% | 64.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 10.8% |
In this area, just 34.3% 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 | 48.4% | 34.3% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -48.9% |
| European Union | 21.8% | 25.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 18.6% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 17.3% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.5% 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 | 46.8% | 34.1% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -49.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 17.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 19.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 16.1% | 8.0% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 12.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.7% | 76.7% | -33.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9.9% | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Central and South America | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nile Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 - 21 Nile Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2016-11-29 | £2,364,703 |
N1 7LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,304 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 | 2,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 454 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 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community 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 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 894 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,479 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 | 525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,126 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 | 2,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,104 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 | 5,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,172 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 | 62 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metropolitan Theatre School Trinity Centre , Bletchley Street N1 7QG | - not rated | 190 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 207 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOKI | 15 Westland Place | 106 yd | |
| Bodean's | 201 City Road | 125 yd | |
| Boondocks Restaurant | Basement And Ground Floors, 205-207 City Road | 125 yd | |
| Nando's Chickeland Limited | 197 City Rd, Hoxton, London | 126 yd | |
| Commons At Old Street Works | 205 City Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 105 yd | |
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 176 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 319 yd | |
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 338 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Ours | 15 Westland Place | 106 yd | |
| Snack Monster | 2 Pickwick House, 20 Ebenezer Street | 133 yd | |
| Itsu Ltd | 161 City Road | 194 yd | |
| Italiano Pizza | 59 Nile Street | 211 yd | |
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 194 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 361 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 453 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 145 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 203 yd | |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 511 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 533 yd | |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 628 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.