Underwood Street is in London and in Hackney district. N1 7LY 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 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Underwood Street, London, N1 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7LL, N1 7LB, N1 7LX, N1 7RF, N1 7LQ, N1 7LS, N1 7LP, N1 7JQ, N1 7LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 7LY 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 7LY, 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 7LY 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 Underwood Street was 334.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underwood Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hoxton East & Shoreditch and the 76th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Underwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,148,000 | 2024-03-25 | £1,119,010 |
| 7A Underwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2022-03-17 | £1,172,743 |
| 1A Underwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2019-05-09 | £1,112,305 |
| 3A Underwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,260,000 | 2017-01-12 | £1,257,394 |
| 7D Underwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2014-10-01 | £1,719,052 |
N1 7LY 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 7LY 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 7LY 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 | 1,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,276 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 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,279 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 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 453 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 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 634 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 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 923 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,508 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 | 496 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,097 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 | 2,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,105 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 | 5,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,201 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 | 90 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metropolitan Theatre School Trinity Centre , Bletchley Street N1 7QG | - not rated | 183 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 449 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 121 yd | |
| Bodean's | 201 City Road | 129 yd | |
| Boondocks Restaurant | Basement And Ground Floors, 205-207 City Road | 129 yd | |
| Nando's Chickeland Limited | 197 City Rd, Hoxton, London | 131 yd | |
| Commons At Old Street Works | 205 City Road | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 94 yd | |
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 161 yd | |
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 318 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 333 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Ours | 15 Westland Place | 121 yd | |
| Snack Monster | 2 Pickwick House, 20 Ebenezer Street | 155 yd | |
| Itsu Ltd | 161 City Road | 211 yd | |
| Italiano Pizza | 59 Nile Street | 240 yd | |
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 211 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 331 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 456 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 517 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 172 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 186 yd | |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 493 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 512 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 647 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.