Postcode EC2A 2FE is located in a major urban area, within the Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Shoreditch area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1082.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shoreditch is £78,661 per year. The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Allen Gardens.
Shoreditch has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Shoreditch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1082.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shoreditch is £78,661 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 1 ft away from EC2A 2FE.
Shoreditch near EC2A 2FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Liverpool Street | C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Overground | Walking directions to Liverpool Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
Based on 68 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 62 | £607,500 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
In the EC2A 2FE postcode area, located within Shoreditch, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2A 2FE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food & Wine | 227 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6PJ | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sweet Spot | 201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AB | Walking directions to Sweet Spot |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Snowden Street, London, EC2A 2AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | City Supermarket | 10 Quaker Street, London, E1 6SZ | Walking directions to City Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Planet Organic | 132 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NG | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.