Postcode N1 4BU is located in a major urban area, within the De Beauvoir ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Dalston Kingsland area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dalston Kingsland is £68,999 per year. The nearest station is Dalston Junction, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stonebridge Gardens.
Dalston Kingsland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Dalston Kingsland has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dalston Kingsland is £68,999 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from N1 4BU.
Dalston Kingsland near N1 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dalston Junction located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | De Beauvoir Square | Small | Walking directions to De Beauvoir Square |
| 0.4 mi | Mitchison Baxter Park | Small | Walking directions to Mitchison Baxter Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £634,250 (about £846 per square foot) in De Beauvoir area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £3,350,000 | £1,421 |
| Terraced | 19 | £2,100,000 | £1,274 |
| Flats | 66 | £556,250 | £788 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 | £2,152,500 | £1,091,558 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £1,890,000 | £1,345,000 |
| 2018 | £502,500 | £1,525,000 | £1,165,000 |
| 2019 | £480,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,265,000 |
| 2020 | £529,000 | £1,657,500 | £1,351,250 |
| 2021 | £540,000 | £1,782,500 | £1,095,500 |
| 2022 | £542,000 | £1,712,500 | £1,635,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £2,825,000 | £1,415,000 |
| 2024 | £527,500 | £2,000,000 | £1,632,500 |
| 2025 | £539,601 | £2,475,000 | £1,800,000 |
| 2026 | £555,000 | £1,410,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £772 | £1,124 | £807 |
| 2017 | £741 | £1,050 | £985 |
| 2018 | £758 | £981 | £922 |
| 2019 | £723 | £986 | £988 |
| 2020 | £768 | £1,006 | £954 |
| 2021 | £800 | £1,192 | £950 |
| 2022 | £763 | £1,046 | £1,200 |
| 2023 | £790 | £1,265 | £1,079 |
| 2024 | £841 | £1,161 | £1,092 |
| 2025 | £797 | £1,421 | £1,266 |
| 2026 | £809 | £868 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 4BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 33, Bentley Road, London, N1 4BY | Flats | Leasehold | £264,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, 548, Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AH | Flats | Leasehold | £428,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Flat A, 580, Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AH | Flats | Leasehold | £327,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 11, Colour House, Bentley Road, London, N1 4FH | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 39, De Beauvoir Place, 3, Tottenham Road, London, N1 4EP | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 |
In the N1 4BU postcode area, located within Dalston Kingsland, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 523 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Dalston Square, London, E8 3FT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | % Cofanic | 9 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3DF | Walking directions to % Cofanic |
| 0.1 mi | Junction Supermarket | Ashwin Street, Hackney, E8 3DF | Walking directions to Junction Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Topaloglu Food & Wine | 478 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AE | Walking directions to Topaloglu Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N1 4BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Per-Bo
De Beauvoir - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Anderson
De Beauvoir - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 4BU records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around N1 4BU in Dalston Kingsland is £634,250 (about £846 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 4BU, including De Beauvoir Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 4BU is Dalston Junction in TfL zone 2, about 115 m away, serving the Overground line.
N1 4BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 4BU is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gemma Per-Bo (Green Party) and Paul Anderson (Green Party).