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Hoxton East & Shoreditch

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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 432 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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 area has 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

432

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Hoxton East & Shoreditch Population

11,768

Population density

11,521.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

100.87(+232%)

Theft from the person

94.75(+804%)

Anti-social behaviour

71.21(+167%)

Other theft

64.07(+450%)

Drugs

47.42(+679%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Hoxton East & Shoreditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £3,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	61	£615,000	£340,000	£480,000	£695,000	£1,125,000
Terraced	6	£1,280,000	£950,000	£1,140,000	£1,431,250	£1,756,250

10 years median price trend in Hoxton East & Shoreditch

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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