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N1 6HQ

Falkirk Street

Hoxton East & Shoreditch

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Overview

Postcode N1 6HQ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shoreditch is £78,661 per year. The nearest station is Hoxton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shoreditch Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
45.1%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Shoreditch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Shoreditch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.1%

Approximately 45.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shoreditch is £78,661 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from N1 6HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Shoreditch near N1 6HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Hoxton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 6HQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1,2

Hoxton

Overground

Walking directions to Hoxton
0.5 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.5 mi

1

Shoreditch High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 6HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShoreditch ParkLargeWalking directions to Shoreditch Park
0.4 miRavenscroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Ravenscroft Park
0.3 miSt Leonard's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Leonard's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
10,636.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
31.9(+219%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.69(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.61(-31%)
Theft from the person
17.47(+86%)
Other theft
17.09(+50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
27.32%
Other White
76
19.05%
Other
48
12.03%
African
44
11.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
7.52%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
181
54.52%
No qualifications
45
13.55%
Level 3 (A level)
35
10.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.42%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
39.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
72
39.13%
Owns with a mortgage
15
8.15%
Other social rented
11
5.98%
Owns outright
6
3.26%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Hoxton East & Shoreditch

Median price£617,500
Price per sq ft£848
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£439K – £735K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 (about £848 per square foot) in Hoxton East & Shoreditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 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 Hoxton East & Shoreditch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,100,000£1,099
Flats73£615,000£845

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoxton East & Shoreditch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.
YearFlats
2016£593,738
2017£563,000
2018£590,000
2019£850,000
2020£940,000
2021£868,150
2022£747,500
2023£761,200
2024£650,000
2025£595,806
2026£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.
YearFlats
2016£851
2017£861
2018£946
2019£1,406
2020£1,249
2021£886
2022£972
2023£1,381
2024£887
2025£947
2026£838
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoxton East & Shoreditch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 6HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 6HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 2025260, Crondall Street, London, N1 6JFFlatsLeasehold£658,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 5, Stanway Court, Geffrye Estate, London, N1 6RYFlatsLeasehold£323,000
04 Jul 2025163A, Hoxton Street, London, N1 6PJFlatsLeasehold£357,000
13 Jun 2025173, Hoxton Street, London, N1 6PJTerracedFreehold£1,475,000
25 Jul 2025139, Hoxton Street, London, N1 6QGFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the N1 6HQ postcode area, located within Shoreditch, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 6HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Monica's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHoxton Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 6HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 6HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMags & Fags90 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LPWalking directions to Mags & Fags
0 miWing On Express88 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LPWalking directions to Wing On Express
0.1 miLongdan57-59 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AGWalking directions to Longdan
0.1 miSainsbury's Local112-116 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLondis207-207 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6RAWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1 6HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Lee

Hoxton East & Shoreditch - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kam Adams

Hoxton East & Shoreditch - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mihai Chereji

Hoxton East & Shoreditch - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Meg Hillier

Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney South and ShoreditchE14001260
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ShoreditchE02007111
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 033AE01001777
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 6HQ

Is N1 6HQ (Shoreditch) safe?

The area around N1 6HQ records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near N1 6HQ?

The median sale price around N1 6HQ in Shoreditch is £617,500 (about £848 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 6HQ?

There are 20 schools close to N1 6HQ, including St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Hoxton Garden Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 6HQ?

The closest station to N1 6HQ is Hoxton in TfL zone 1,2, about 264 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 6HQ?

N1 6HQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 6HQ (Shoreditch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering N1 6HQ is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Lee (Green Party), Kam Adams (Labour Party) and Mihai Chereji (Green Party).