N1 6HH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Hoxton in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 6HH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 6HH are sourced from Output Area E00008857 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 6HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 6HH.
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34
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1 6HH has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 6HH. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 6HH is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Hoxton Garden Primary
Randal Cremer Primary School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Virginia Primary School
Haggerston School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.7 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.6 km
- Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- Trapeze0.6 km
- + 115 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Bar Kick0.5 km
- Canvas Bar0.7 km
- The Barley Mow0.5 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.5 km
- Love's Company0.8 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
502 nearby- AIDA0.5 km
- Bangers London0.6 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Blacklock0.5 km
- Bottega Prelibato0.5 km
- + 497 more
Takeaway Shop
101 nearby- Butchies0.6 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.6 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.6 km
- Artist Cafe0.5 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.5 km
- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.6 km
- The Reliance Bar0.5 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hoxton0.2 km
- Old Street0.8 km
- Shoreditch High Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hoxton Rail Station0.3 km
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