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About

Shoreditch sits at the northern edge of the borough of Tower Hamlets, bordering the City of London. The area is known for its street art and converted industrial buildings that now house creative businesses. Its streets contain a mix of tech startups, design studios, and independent cafes.

A network of historic narrow lanes and railway arches defines much of the local geography. The area's creative reputation is visibly anchored in these spaces, with many arches hosting galleries, workshops, and bars. Brick Lane Market operates nearby, drawing crowds for its food and vintage goods.

Area overview

On average Shoreditch has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 543 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shoreditch is £78,661 per year. On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Shoreditch is home to around 5,949 people, with a population density of about 9,203.3 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
543
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Shoreditch Population
5,949
Population density
9,203.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
146.07(+1457%)
Violence and sexual offences
111.11(+258%)
Other theft
87.91(+669%)
Drugs
72.11(+1063%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.73(+145%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,632
27.43%
Other White
1,617
27.18%
African
488
8.2%
Other
362
6.09%
Chinese
320
5.38%
Total population: 5,949

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,703
67.8%
Level 3 (A level)
617
11.3%
No qualifications
445
8.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
322
5.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
177
3.24%
Total 16+ residents: 5,462

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,577
55.96%
Social rents from council
526
18.67%
Owns with a mortgage
290
10.29%
Owns outright
166
5.89%
Other social rented
107
3.8%
Total households: 2,818

Property prices in Shoreditch

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£833
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £720K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £833 per square foot) in Shoreditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 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 Shoreditch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£845,000£653
Flats35£620,000£833

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shoreditch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shoreditch.
YearFlats
2016£595,995
2017£750,000
2018£595,000
2019£1,025,000
2020£897,950
2021£914,050
2022£947,600
2023£857,800
2024£700,000
2025£645,000
2026£482,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shoreditch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shoreditch.
YearFlats
2016£845
2017£909
2018£811
2019£1,506
2020£1,200
2021£958
2022£984
2023£1,432
2024£958
2025£786
2026£838
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shoreditch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Shoreditch

Is Shoreditch safe?

Shoreditch records about 543 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shoreditch?

The median sale price in Shoreditch is £620,000 (about £833 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Shoreditch?

Shoreditch scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shoreditch sits around rank 11,805 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shoreditch?

The average household income in Shoreditch is around £78,661 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Shoreditch

E16PG

Shoreditch High Street

EC2A3BG

Bowl Court

E28AE

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

E28FJ

Kingsland Road

EC1V9LE

Old Street

EC2M2PY

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

E28EA

Kingsland Road

N16HW

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC2A3EY

New Inn Yard

E28AF

Crooked Billet Yard

EC2A2BX

Dysart Street

N16NQ

Retford Street

EC2A2BT

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC2A4PY

Luke Street

EC2A3HU

Great Eastern Street

EC2A3EJ

Fairchild Place

E16JJ

Shoreditch High Street

EC2A2AS

Appold Street

E27PR

Printing House Yard

EC2A4SU

Motley Avenue

E28GT

Long Street

EC2A3LQ

Anning Street

EC2A3JX

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC2A4LG

Clifton Street

N16NA

Drysdale Street

EC2A3HZ

Great Eastern Street

E16BW

Commercial Street

EC1V9LA

Old Street

EC2A3HY

Great Eastern Street

EC2A4DQ

Leonard Street

N16ND

Drysdale Street

EC2A4XE

Holywell Row

N16RU

Geffrye Estate

EC2A3SQ

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC2A3BA

Rivington Place

EC2A2AZ

Appold Street

E28AG

Kingsland Road

EC2A4HH

Scrutton Street

EC2A3DA

Bath Place

E28HP

Union Walk

N16HJ

Boot Street

EC2A4PF

Scrutton Street

EC2A4DY

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC2A3LX

Rivington Street

EC2A2AP

Appold Street

EC2A2FF

Principal Place

EC2A2BE

Worship Street

EC2A4LH

Luke Street

N16RL

Stanway Street

N16US

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC2A3AH

Curtain Road

EC2A3NW

Fairchild Street

EC2A4LD

Clifton Street

EC2A4PX

Luke Street

EC2A3QL

Curtain Road

EC2M2AS

Sun Street

N16HE

Symister Mews

EC2A4QX

Leonard Street

EC2A4UX

Paul Street

EC2A2FA

Hearn Street

EC2A4DX

Clifton Street

EC2A4NF

Paul Street

EC2A4DP

Luke Street

EC2A3QR

Great Eastern Street

N16RN

Hare Walk

EC2A4EF

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

EC2A4RQ

Scrutton Street

EC2A3PJ

Curtain Road

E16JN

Shoreditch High Street

EC2A3QY

Curtain Road

EC2A2BS

Christopher Street

EC2A3HN

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

E28DY

Kingsland Road

EC2A3NY

Curtain Road

E28FG

Kingsland Road

EC2A4PP

Scrutton Street

EC2A4DW

Clifton Street

E28BE

Kingsland Road

E28DD

Kingsland Road

E28AL

Kingsland Road

EC2A4XH

Holywell Row

EC2A4HT

Clifton Street

EC2A3EZ

Holywell Lane

EC2A4NT

Luke Street

EC2A2BU

Wilson Street

EC2A2BA

Appold Street

EC2A4QP

Ravey Street

E28GY

Cremer Street

EC2A4LF

Paul Street

EC2A3LU

Curtain Road

EC2A3PB

Charlotte Road

EC2A4LE

Tabernacle Street

EC2A4EE

Luke Street

E28HY

Gorsuch Place

EC2A2DH

Paul Street

E16AX

Shoreditch High Street

EC2A3PY

New Inn Street

N16RY

Geffrye Estate

E28AB

Basing Place

E16AW

Ebor Street

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.