Provost Estate is in London and in Hackney district. N1 7QX 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 Provost Estate, London, N1 7QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7QF, N1 7QY, N1 7JY, N1 7QQ, N1 6AQ, N1 7QU, N1 7RB, N1 7PN, N1 7RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 46.9% | 52.7% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 53.1% | 47.3% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 7QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 56.4% | 64.4% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 19.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 45.2% | 53.2% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 6.1% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 22.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 39.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 12% | 3.4% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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 | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 24% | 20.6% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 18.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 5.5% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 40.4% | 38.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 11.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 56.8% | 56.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 13.1% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 56.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 26.1% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 6.7% | -18.0% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Provost Estate was 152.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Provost Estate has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hoxton East & Shoreditch and the 272nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 42 Allerton House Provost Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-09-15 | £395,650 |
| Flat 33 Allerton House Provost Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-18 | £392,238 |
| Flat 54 Allerton House Provost Estate, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2022-11-11 | £380,424 |
| Flat 33 Allerton House Provost Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2016-05-16 | £441,610 |
| Flat 13 Allerton House Provost Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2014-11-05 | £542,135 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 7QX 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,578 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 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 630 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 768 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,395 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 | 2,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,249 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 | 4,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metropolitan Theatre School Trinity Centre , Bletchley Street N1 7QG | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENJOY PIZZA | 101 Murry Grove london | 107 yd | |
| Tiffin Xpress | 102 Murray Grove | 108 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri (Hoxton) | 73 Nile Street London | 118 yd | |
| 27 Zeugma Kitchen Limited | 73 Nile Street | 118 yd | |
| Bombay Corner | 73 Nile Street, London | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 36 New North Road | 193 yd | |
| George & Vulture | The George And Vulture, 63 Pitfield Street | 339 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 380 yd | |
| Prince Arthur | Prince Arthur Public House, 49 Brunswick Place | 395 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE & ZA CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 101 Murray Grove | 108 yd | |
| Italiano Pizza | 59 Nile Street | 133 yd | |
| Yaari | 86 Murray Grove | 153 yd | |
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 156 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 3 Cropley Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 344 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 623 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 629 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 691 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 140 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 480 yd | |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 684 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.