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N1 7NX

Wenlock Street

Hoxton West

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Detailed insights for N1 7NX

Overview

Postcode N1 7NX 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shoreditch Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
76.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hoxton North & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hoxton North & West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.6%

Approximately 76.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 7NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoxton North & West near N1 7NX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 7NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.6 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.7 mi

1,2

Hoxton

Overground

Walking directions to Hoxton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 7NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miShoreditch ParkLargeWalking directions to Shoreditch Park
0.5 miRosemary GardensSmallWalking directions to Rosemary Gardens
0.5 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
64,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.74(-15%)
Violence and sexual offences
13(-58%)
Theft from the person
7.8(-17%)
Drugs
5.85(-6%)
Other theft
3.9(-66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
53
20.95%
British
41
16.21%
Other White
35
13.83%
Caribbean
34
13.44%
Other Black
23
9.09%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
43.08%
No qualifications
43
22.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.23%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
84
75.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.22%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.5%
Owns outright
2
1.8%
Other social rented
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Hoxton West

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£923
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£480K – £810K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (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
Flats77£607,500£922

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 2026Flat 61, 9 - 11, Wenlock Street, London, N1 7EXFlatsLeasehold£370,000
08 Dec 2025Flat 110, Bletchley Court, Wenlock Street, London, N1 7PAFlatsLeasehold£400,000
26 May 2026Flat 2, Shaftesbury Court, Shaftesbury Street, London, N1 7HLFlatsLeasehold£525,000
08 May 2026Flat 16, Shaftesbury Court, Shaftesbury Street, London, N1 7HLFlatsLeasehold£485,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 18, Shaftesbury Court, Shaftesbury Street, London, N1 7HLFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the N1 7NX postcode area, located within Hoxton North & West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNew Regent's CollegePupil referral unit

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 7NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPelin Helin Minimarket5 Cropley Street, London, N1 7PTWalking directions to Pelin Helin Minimarket
0.1 miMurray Grove Food & Wine90 Murray Grove, London, N1 7QJWalking directions to Murray Grove Food & Wine
0.1 miNisa95 Murray Grove, London, N1 7QPWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miCropley Street Food StoreCropley Street, Hackney, N1 7HTWalking directions to Cropley Street Food Store
0.2 miEdgware Food & Wine67 Nile Street, London, N1 7RDWalking directions to Edgware 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 7NX, 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 026GE01035648
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 7NX

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

The area around N1 7NX records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7NX?

The median sale price around N1 7NX in Hoxton North & West is £625,000 (about £923 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 7NX?

There are 20 schools close to N1 7NX, including Thomas Fairchild Community School (Good), New Regent's College (Good) and St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 7NX?

The closest station to N1 7NX is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 660 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around N1 7NX?

N1 7NX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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