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Hoxton East & Shoreditch

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About

Hoxton East & Shoreditch is a central ward in the London Borough of Hackney, located directly north of the City of London. The area is defined by its mix of commercial, residential, and industrial land use. It contains several notable thoroughfares, including Old Street and Great Eastern Street, which are major transport and business corridors. The ward's geography includes parts of the historic Hoxton and Shoreditch neighbourhoods, with boundaries extending near the Regent's Canal.

The area is known for its high concentration of technology and creative businesses, particularly around the Old Street Roundabout. It features a dense street grid with a variety of building types, from Victorian warehouses to modern office developments. Brick Lane Market operates at its southern edge, reflecting the area's historical commercial character. Green space is provided by Shoreditch Park, a significant public recreation ground in the north of the ward.

Area overview

On average Hoxton East & Shoreditch has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 433 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hoxton East & Shoreditch is £76,446 per year. There are 4 schools in Hoxton East & Shoreditch: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Hoxton East & Shoreditch is home to around 11,768 people, with a population density of about 11,521.4 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
433
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Hoxton East & Shoreditch Population
11,768
Population density
11,521.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
98.23(+216%)
Theft from the person
96.36(+927%)
Anti-social behaviour
79.54(+196%)
Other theft
63.39(+455%)
Drugs
53.03(+755%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,123
26.54%
Other White
2,626
22.31%
African
1,325
11.26%
Other
961
8.17%
Caribbean
608
5.17%
Total population: 11,769

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,858
57.69%
No qualifications
1,410
13.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,152
11.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
6.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
530
5.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,046
38.02%
Social rents from council
1,529
28.41%
Other social rented
624
11.6%
Owns with a mortgage
557
10.35%
Owns outright
333
6.19%
Total households: 5,381

Property prices in Hoxton East & Shoreditch

Median price£615,000
Price per sq ft£851
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £740K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 (about £851 per square foot) in Hoxton East & Shoreditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£1,300,000£990
Flats70£587,750£848

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoxton East & Shoreditch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.
YearFlats
2016£593,738
2017£563,000
2018£590,000
2019£850,000
2020£940,000
2021£868,150
2022£747,500
2023£761,200
2024£650,000
2025£595,403
2026£489,262
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.
YearFlats
2016£851
2017£861
2018£946
2019£1,406
2020£1,249
2021£886
2022£972
2023£1,381
2024£887
2025£947
2026£838
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hoxton East & Shoreditch in the last year.

All postcodes in Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC1V9NQ

Old Street

N15LD

Hobbs Place Estate

N15NQ

Harvey Street

E27JD

Boundary Street

N16HD

Coronet Street

EC2A4EY

Clifton Street

N16PW

Arden Estate

EC2A2HB

Appold Street

EC2A3NL

Hewett Street

EC2A3QB

Rivington Street

EC2A3DA

Bath Place

N16SH

Hoxton Street

EC2A3HZ

Great Eastern Street

EC2A2EZ

Worship Street

EC2A3JD

Great Eastern Street

EC2A4XE

Holywell Row

EC2A2BA

Appold Street

N15JX

Hoxton Street

EC2A2AS

Appold Street

EC2A3BH

Bowl Court

N16QJ

Tyssen Street

EC2A3AF

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.