Hoxton Street is in London and in Hackney district. N1 6SH 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 Street, London, N1 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 6PG, N1 6PX, N1 6PJ, N1 6RR, N1 6PH, N1 6RA, N1 6FU, N1 6PL, N1 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 6SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 49.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 69.2% | 69% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 49% | 45.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 42.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 54.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| White | 56.1% | 46.6% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -34.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 12% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
In this area, just 46% 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 | 59.8% | 46% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 19.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.2% 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 | 59.1% | 46.1% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 25.2% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 12.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoxton Street was 253.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoxton Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 173rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Hoxton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2024-03-26 | £38,909 |
| Ground Floor Shop 118 Hoxton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2023-07-20 | £17,162 |
| Ground Floor And Basement, 152 - 154 Hoxton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £19,520 | 2020-03-05 | £19,026 |
| Flat 1 The Printworks, 128 Hoxton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-07-19 | £303,785 |
| Flat 2 The Printworks, 128 Hoxton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-07-19 | £405,047 |
N1 6SH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Unemployed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 842 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,597 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Cooke | 150 Hoxton Street | 17 yd | |
| Cafe Olive | 120 Hoxton Street | 17 yd | |
| Fennec and Parsley | 108 Hoxton Street | 17 yd | |
| Hoxton Hall Ltd | Hoxton Hall Theatre, 130 Hoxton Street | 17 yd | |
| SIMONS | 15-16 Hoxton Walk | 18 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Macbeth | The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street | 183 yd | |
| Howl at the Moon | The Queens, 178 Hoxton Street | 193 yd | |
| Lion and the Lamb | The Lion And Lamb, 46 Fanshaw Street | 290 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 3 Kingsland Road | 431 yd | |
| Basing House | 25-27 Kingsland Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Angel Ltd | 167 Hoxton Street | 52 yd | |
| Jericho | 110-112 Hoxton Street | 62 yd | |
| Curry Queen (Hoxton Indian and Sushi Ltd) | Posts Outside 96 To 106, Hoxton Street | 96 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 225 Hoxton Street | 153 yd | |
| Supachef | 72 Hoxton Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 339 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 458 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 865 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 573 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 618 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 657 yd | |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 729 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 | 99.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 99.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 99.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 99.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.