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N1 7ES

Wimbourne Street

Hoxton West

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Detailed insights for N1 7ES

Overview

Postcode N1 7ES is located in a major urban area, within the Hoxton West ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hoxton North & West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hoxton North & West is £71,501 per year. The nearest station is Old Street, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shoreditch Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
67.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Hoxton North & West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,592 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hoxton North & West has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.3%

Approximately 67.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hoxton North & West is £71,501 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from N1 7ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoxton North & West near N1 7ES 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 Old Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 7ES
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.5 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.7 mi

1,2

Hoxton

Overground

Walking directions to Hoxton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 7ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShoreditch ParkLargeWalking directions to Shoreditch Park
0.3 miRosemary GardensSmallWalking directions to Rosemary Gardens
0.2 miShepherdess Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
24,476.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.89(-4%)
Theft from the person
18.84(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.19(-32%)
Shoplifting
9.75(-2%)
Burglary
8.45(+54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
72
28.02%
African
56
21.79%
Other White
35
13.62%
Other
33
12.84%
Caribbean
11
4.28%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
38.91%
No qualifications
52
23.53%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
71
62.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.27%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.5%
Owns outright
6
5.31%
Other social rented
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Hoxton West

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£923
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£478K – £810K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £923 per square foot) in Hoxton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,124 up to £2,805,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£1,212,500£988
Flats73£605,000£921

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoxton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoxton West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoxton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoxton West.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoxton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hoxton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 2026Flat 105, Bracklyn Court, Wimbourne Street, London, N1 7ESFlatsLeasehold£420,000
09 Mar 2026Flat 2, 51, Cropley Street, London, N1 7JBFlatsLeasehold£1,250,000
11 Nov 202563, Cropley Street, London, N1 7JBTerracedFreehold£1,265,000
16 Jul 2025Flat 73, Wimbourne Court, Wimbourne Street, London, N1 7HDFlatsLeasehold£350,000
30 May 2025Flat 25, Bracklyn Court, Wimbourne Street, London, N1 7ELFlatsLeasehold£420,000

Schools

In the N1 7ES postcode area, located within Hoxton North & West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 7ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThomas Fairchild Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryShoreditch Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableNew Regent's CollegePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 7ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 7ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCropley Street Food StoreCropley Street, Hackney, N1 7HTWalking directions to Cropley Street Food Store
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food167 New North Road, London, N1 6SUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miPelin Helin Minimarket5 Cropley Street, London, N1 7PTWalking directions to Pelin Helin Minimarket
0.2 miNisa95 Murray Grove, London, N1 7QPWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miMurray Grove Food & Wine90 Murray Grove, London, N1 7QJWalking directions to Murray Grove Food & Wine

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 7ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Lucas

Hoxton West - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jas Zavar Crowe

Hoxton West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Nicholas Blincoe

Hoxton West - 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
WardHoxton WestE05009378
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hoxton North & WestE02000370
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 026EE01035646
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 7ES

Is N1 7ES (Hoxton North & West) safe?

The area around N1 7ES records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N1 7ES?

The median sale price around N1 7ES in Hoxton North & West is £620,000 (about £923 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 7ES?

There are 20 schools close to N1 7ES, including Thomas Fairchild Community School (Good), Shoreditch Park Primary School (Outstanding) and New Regent's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 7ES?

The closest station to N1 7ES is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 881 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around N1 7ES?

N1 7ES scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,592 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 7ES (Hoxton North & West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering N1 7ES 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).