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N1 7QS

New North Road

Hoxton West

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Overview

Postcode N1 7QS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 0.4 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hoxton South & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hoxton South & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.7%

Approximately 46.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hoxton South & East is £71,981 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from N1 7QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoxton South & East near N1 7QS 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 7QS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.5 mi

1,2

Hoxton

Overground

Walking directions to Hoxton
0.7 mi

2

Haggerston

Overground

Walking directions to Haggerston

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
21,826.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.68(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.31(+2%)
Theft from the person
15.29(+63%)
Burglary
10.92(+100%)
Drugs
9.83(+59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
60
23.81%
Other White
58
23.02%
African
35
13.89%
Other
30
11.9%
Bangladeshi
13
5.16%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
45.19%
No qualifications
40
19.23%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
37.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
28.04%
Owns with a mortgage
11
10.28%
Other social rented
10
9.35%
Owns outright
7
6.54%
Total households: 107

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 2025Flat 82, Wenlock Court, New North Road, London, N1 7PLFlatsLeasehold£500,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 55, Evelyn Court, Evelyn Walk, London, N1 7PSFlatsLeasehold£291,000
15 May 2025Flat 75, Evelyn Court, Evelyn Walk, London, N1 7PSFlatsLeasehold£390,000
05 Mar 2025Flat 52, The Spectrum Buildings, East Road, London, N1 6FBFlatsLeasehold£620,000
29 Sept 2025Flat 6, 8, New North Road, London, N1 6JEFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the N1 7QS postcode area, located within Hoxton South & East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 7QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNew Regent's CollegePupil referral unit

Good

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

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryThomas Fairchild Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 7QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miZeyno Supermarket55 New North Road, London, N1 6JBWalking directions to Zeyno Supermarket
0.1 miNisa95 Murray Grove, London, N1 7QPWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miTesco Express100 East Road, London, N1 6AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miMurray Grove Food & Wine90 Murray Grove, London, N1 7QJWalking directions to Murray Grove Food & Wine
0.1 miPelin Helin Minimarket5 Cropley Street, London, N1 7PTWalking directions to Pelin Helin Minimarket

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 7QS, 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 South & EastE02007110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 032BE01033709
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 7QS

Is N1 7QS (Hoxton South & East) safe?

The area around N1 7QS 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N1 7QS?

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

What schools are near N1 7QS?

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

What is the nearest station to N1 7QS?

The closest station to N1 7QS is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 617 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around N1 7QS?

N1 7QS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 7QS (Hoxton South & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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