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N1 4BW

Balls Pond Road

De Beauvoir

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Overview

Postcode N1 4BW 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 St Paul's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Dalston Kingsland has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dalston Kingsland is £68,999 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from N1 4BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalston Kingsland near N1 4BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Dalston Junction located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 4BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 4BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Paul's ParkSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Park
0.5 miNewington GreenSmallWalking directions to Newington Green
0.3 miDe Beauvoir SquareSmallWalking directions to De Beauvoir Square

Area Profile

Population
157
Population density
8,563.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.93(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.73(-53%)
Theft from the person
14.73(+57%)
Vehicle crime
13.75(+47%)
Other theft
12.76(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
57
35.85%
Other White
34
21.38%
African
13
8.18%
Bangladeshi
11
6.92%
Caribbean
9
5.66%
Total population: 159

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
66.67%
No qualifications
15
10.64%
Level 3 (A level)
14
9.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
5.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
3.55%
Total 16+ residents: 141

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
46.27%
Owns with a mortgage
19
28.36%
Other social rented
14
20.9%
Owns outright
1
1.49%
Social rents from council
1
1.49%
Total households: 67

Property prices in De Beauvoir

Median price£634,250
Price per sq ft£846
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£475K – £1.0M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in De Beauvoir over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£3,350,000£1,421
Terraced19£2,100,000£1,274
Flats66£556,250£788

10-year price trendmedian sale price in De Beauvoir

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Beauvoir.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Beauvoir.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Beauvoir.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Beauvoir.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for De Beauvoir in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 4BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 4BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 1, 47, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4BWFlatsLeasehold£450,000
16 Sept 202550C, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4APFlatsLeasehold£570,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 7, 54, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4APFlatsLeasehold£729,000
29 May 2026Flat 3, 20, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AUFlatsLeasehold£310,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 6, 20, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AUFlatsLeasehold£625,000

Schools

In the N1 4BW postcode area, located within Dalston Kingsland, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 4BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Children's House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 4BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 4BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express523 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4ARWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op FoodDalston Square, London, E8 3FTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 mi% Cofanic9 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3DFWalking directions to % Cofanic
0.2 miAldiKingsland High Street, Hackney, E8 2FAWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miM&S Foodhall51-57 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2JSWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1 4BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Per-Bo

De Beauvoir - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Paul Anderson

De Beauvoir - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardDe BeauvoirE05009371
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dalston KingslandE02007108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 030CE01001756
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 4BW

Is N1 4BW (Dalston Kingsland) safe?

The area around N1 4BW 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.

What is the average house price near N1 4BW?

The median sale price around N1 4BW in Dalston Kingsland is £634,250 (about £846 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 4BW?

There are 20 schools close to N1 4BW, including Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and The Children's House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 4BW?

The closest station to N1 4BW is Dalston Junction in TfL zone 2, about 222 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 4BW?

N1 4BW 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).

Who represents N1 4BW (Dalston Kingsland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 4BW 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).