Postcode EC2A 4QU 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 1195.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shoreditch is £59,600 per year. The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
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 1195.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 of residents in Shoreditch is £59,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from EC2A 4QU.
Shoreditch near EC2A 4QU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Liverpool Street | C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Overground | Walking directions to Liverpool Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
| 0.3 mi | St Leonard's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Leonard's Churchyard |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 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 | 87 | £625,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
In the EC2A 4QU postcode area, located within Shoreditch, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2A 4QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Krystals | Hackney, EC2A 3JL | Walking directions to Krystals |
| 0.1 mi | J & J News | Hackney, EC2A 3JD | Walking directions to J & J News |
| 0.1 mi | Maya Food & Wine | Scrutton Street, Hackney, EC2A 4HU | Walking directions to Maya Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 245 Old Street, London, EC1V 9EY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Gold Wine Off Licence | Curtain Road, Hackney, EC2A 3BX | Walking directions to Gold Wine Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.