Hoxton Square is in London and in Hackney district. N1 6PA is located in the Hoxton East & Shoreditch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoxton Square, London, N1 6PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 6HD, N1 6NU, N1 6PB, EC1V 9LA, N1 6PD, N1 6PE, N1 6AE, N1 6ET, EC1V 9LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 6PA is primarily male, with 63.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 31.5% | 36.7% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -14.3% |
| Male | 68.5% | 63.3% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 14.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N1 6PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 71.7% | 72.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 13.3% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -30.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 69% | 66.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 25.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around N1 6PA this area, 3.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 79.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 78% | 79.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 45.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 0.6% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 73.2% | 75.3% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 41.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 26.8% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.8% | 40.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -42.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 10.1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 17.9% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 15.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoxton Square was 3207.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 976.4% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hoxton Square has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 2nd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 923.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 58 Hoxton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2024-07-22 | £886,808 |
| Flat 8 58 Hoxton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £872,000 | 2017-12-08 | £876,542 |
| Flat 7 58 Hoxton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2014-10-20 | £804,167 |
| Flat 5 58 Hoxton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2008-04-15 | £840,260 |
| Flat 1 58 Hoxton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2007-06-01 | £757,243 |
N1 6PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 6PA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | - not rated | 165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 454 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,256 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANGSA | 2-4 Hoxton Square | 13 yd | |
| Great Uncle Bulgaria | 2-4 Hoxton Square | 13 yd | |
| Chick n' Treat | 1 Hoxton Square, (basement) | 21 yd | |
| What a Yolk | 1 Hoxton Square (basement) | 21 yd | |
| Winging It | 1 Hoxton Square (basement) | 21 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Deep Dish Ltd | 1 Hoxton Square | 50 yd | |
| Trafik | 331 Old Street | 113 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | The Bricklayers Arms, 63 Charlotte Road | 152 yd | |
| Roadtrip Bar | 243 Old Street | 171 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | The Barley Mow, 127 Curtain Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oozy Burgers | 1 Hoxton Square (basement) | 21 yd | |
| Artist Cafe | 311 Old Street | 71 yd | |
| Keu (Banh Mi Deli) | 332-334 Old Street | 103 yd | |
| British Express | 329 Old Street | 116 yd | |
| Best American Pizza | 16a, 16 Pitfield Street | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 490 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 560 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 182 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 292 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 429 yd | |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 463 yd | |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 617 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.