Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

NEW INN SQUARE, EC2A 3PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW INN SQUARE, EC2A 3PY.

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Population

129

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC2A 3PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC2A 3PY — age 37, 25% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £3.0M.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2A 3PY is an active urban area on New Inn Square, 0.2km from Shoreditch (St. Leonard Shoreditch) in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (263 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 3PY are sourced from Output Area E00176276 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 3PY. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 3,000,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,000,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2A 3PY are high at 263 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person662
Violence and sexual offences520
Drugs418
Other theft406
Anti-social behaviour374

school Local Schools

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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.5 km
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Columbia Market Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.5 km
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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Good1245 pupils0.7 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.7 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.8 km
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Columbia Primary School

Good437 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

119 nearby
  • Dorset Estate Social Club0.7 km
  • Bar Kick0.2 km
  • Canvas Bar0.5 km
  • The Barley Mow0.2 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.2 km
  • + 114 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

765 nearby
  • 42 Coffee Junction0.8 km
  • Curious Yellow Kafe0.6 km
  • Da Bagel Spot0.6 km
  • On Top Fries0.7 km
  • Hoxton Fish House0.5 km
  • + 760 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

218 nearby
  • Cakeshake0.7 km
  • Shoreditch bagels0.7 km
  • The Barrel Boulongerie0.4 km
  • Oriental House0.7 km
  • US Way Pizza0.7 km
  • + 213 more
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Retailers - Other

162 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.5 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.4 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.2 km
  • Trapeze0.3 km
  • + 157 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.3 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.6 km
  • Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.5 km
  • South Place Hotel0.8 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shoreditch High Street0.3 km
  • Old Street0.6 km
  • Hoxton0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shoreditch High Street Rail Station0.3 km