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N1 7GQ

Wharf Road

Hoxton West

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Detailed insights for N1 7GQ

Overview

Postcode N1 7GQ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% 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 Angel, 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Hoxton North & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hoxton North & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% 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 270 ft away from N1 7GQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoxton North & West near N1 7GQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Angel located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 7GQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.5 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.7 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 7GQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShoreditch ParkLargeWalking directions to Shoreditch Park
0.3 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.1 miShepherdess Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
185
Population density
63,793.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.06(-70%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.17(-77%)
Burglary
6.27(+15%)
Bicycle theft
2.69(+68%)
Theft from the person
1.79(-81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
60
32.79%
British
57
31.15%
Other Asian
12
6.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
5.46%
Irish
8
4.37%
Total population: 183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
84.48%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.92%
Other
3
1.72%
No qualifications
2
1.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1
0.57%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
49.46%
Shared ownership
25
26.88%
Other social rented
10
10.75%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.3%
Owns outright
3
3.23%
Total households: 93

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 7GQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7GQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 2025Apartment 12, The Saddler Building, 24, Wharf Road, London, N1 7GQFlatsLeasehold£230,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 37, The Cooper Building, 36, Wharf Road, London, N1 7GRFlatsLeasehold£532,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 65, The Cooper Building, 36, Wharf Road, London, N1 7GRFlatsLeasehold£650,000
03 Dec 2025Flat 52, The Cooper Building, 36, Wharf Road, London, N1 7GRFlatsLeasehold£670,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 47, The Cooper Building, 36, Wharf Road, London, N1 7GRFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the N1 7GQ 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 7GQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe ArtsXchangeFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHanover Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThomas Fairchild Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 7GQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food257 City Road, London, EC1V 1JQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCo-opCity Road, Islington, EC1V 1AUWalking directions to Co-op
0.1 miCity Road Supermarket152 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AYWalking directions to City Road Supermarket
0.2 miGreen Apple OrganicCity Road, Islington, N1 8BXWalking directions to Green Apple Organic
0.2 miCity Mini MarketCity Road, Islington, N1 8BXWalking directions to City Mini Market

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 7GQ, 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 026FE01035647
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-08-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 7GQ

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

The area around N1 7GQ records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7GQ?

The median sale price around N1 7GQ 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 7GQ?

There are 20 schools close to N1 7GQ, including The ArtsXchange (Good), Hanover Primary School (Good) and Thomas Fairchild Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 7GQ?

The closest station to N1 7GQ is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 742 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 7GQ?

N1 7GQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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