Postcode EC1V 9LH is located in a major urban area, within the Hoxton West ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hoxton South & East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hoxton South & East is £71,981 per year. The nearest station is Old Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
Hoxton South & East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Hoxton South & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hoxton South & East is £71,981 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from EC1V 9LH.
Hoxton South & East near EC1V 9LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
| 0.4 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £923 per square foot) in Hoxton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,124 up to £2,805,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £1,212,500 | £988 |
| Flats | 77 | £607,500 | £922 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £701,000 | — |
| 2017 | £600,000 | £1,022,500 |
| 2018 | £487,500 | £1,285,000 |
| 2019 | £780,000 | £740,000 |
| 2020 | £708,255 | £977,500 |
| 2021 | £582,500 | £1,342,500 |
| 2022 | £612,500 | £1,570,000 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £1,118,750 |
| 2024 | £763,500 | £1,100,000 |
| 2025 | £590,000 | £1,212,500 |
| 2026 | £558,680 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £947 | — |
| 2017 | £905 | £943 |
| 2018 | £778 | £920 |
| 2019 | £1,321 | £739 |
| 2020 | £1,044 | £812 |
| 2021 | £896 | £1,128 |
| 2022 | £888 | £933 |
| 2023 | £936 | £945 |
| 2024 | £934 | £889 |
| 2025 | £909 | £988 |
| 2026 | £903 | — |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 9LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 36, Imperial Hall, 104 - 122, City Road, London, EC1V 2NR | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 35, Imperial Hall, 104 - 122, City Road, London, EC1V 2NR | Flats | Leasehold | £920,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Imperial Hall, 104 - 122, City Road, London, EC1V 2NR | Flats | Leasehold | £862,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 1409, 145, City Road, London, EC1V 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 3601, 145, City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £2,175,000 |
In the EC1V 9LH postcode area, located within Hoxton South & East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sun Star Express | 135-137 City Road, London, EC1V 1JB | Walking directions to Sun Star Express |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 205 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 161 City Road, London, EC1V 1NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Mallow Street, Islington, EC1Y 8RQ | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | 201 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NP | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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 EC1V 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Lucas
Hoxton West - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Zavar Crowe
Hoxton West - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicholas Blincoe
Hoxton West - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1V 9LH records about 184 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. 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 EC1V 9LH in Hoxton South & East is £625,000 (about £923 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1V 9LH, including Central Foundation Boys' School (Outstanding), New Regent's College (Good) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1V 9LH is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 148 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.
EC1V 9LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering EC1V 9LH is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Lucas (Labour Party), Jas Zavar Crowe (Green Party) and Nicholas Blincoe (Green Party).