Postcode N1 6BZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shoreditch Park.
Hoxton South & East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,965 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% 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 74.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from N1 6BZ.
Hoxton South & East near N1 6BZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shoreditch Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoreditch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £922 per square foot) in Hoxton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £2,805,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £1,212,500 | £988 |
| Flats | 69 | £625,000 | £921 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £693,000 | — |
| 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 | £586,000 | £1,212,500 |
| 2026 | £730,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £970 | — |
| 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 | £903 | £988 |
| 2026 | £941 | — |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 6BZ.
In the N1 6BZ postcode area, located within Hoxton South & East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 6BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Nile Street, Hackney, N1 6AW | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | First Stop News & Wine | 69 Nile Street, London, N1 7RD | Walking directions to First Stop News & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Edgware Food & Wine | 67 Nile Street, London, N1 7RD | Walking directions to Edgware Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 100 East Road, London, N1 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Shopping Tree Hoxton | 51-53 Pitfield Street, London, N1 6BU | Walking directions to Shopping Tree Hoxton |
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.
Elected local representatives for N1 6BZ, 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 N1 6BZ 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 N1 6BZ in Hoxton South & East is £625,000 (about £922 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 6BZ, including New Regent's College (Good), St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Central Foundation Boys' School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 6BZ is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 371 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.
N1 6BZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,965 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 N1 6BZ 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).
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.