N1 6LD is an up-and-coming urban area on Fanshaw Street, 0.3km from Shoreditch in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1 6LD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, down 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 6LD are sourced from Output Area E00008868 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FANSHAW STREET, N1 6LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FANSHAW STREET, N1 6LD.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 6LD 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.
Area Character
N1 6LD is a young, economically active community — 77% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 6LD. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 381,250
36 sales · Mean £ 369,652
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near N1 6LD are high at 158 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.
school Local Schools
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Virginia Primary School
New Regent's College
Hoxton Garden Primary
Central Foundation Boys' School
Randal Cremer Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Bisou Cafe0.6 km
- Slurp0.7 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.5 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.4 km
- + 111 more
Restaurant, Cafe
533 nearby- Acai Berry0.7 km
- Argentinian Grill0.7 km
- B'Acino0.6 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.6 km
- Coqfighter0.7 km
- + 528 more
Takeaway Shop
104 nearby- Black Bear Burger0.7 km
- Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.7 km
- Buy & Bite0.6 km
- Silvios0.6 km
- Zapp0.7 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
78 nearby- The Old Blue Last0.5 km
- Simmons Bar0.9 km
- The Owl & The Pussycat0.7 km
- Bar Kick0.4 km
- Canvas Bar0.5 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.3 km
- Z Shoreditch0.6 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.4 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.8 km
- The Reliance Bar0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hoxton0.4 km
- Old Street0.7 km
- Shoreditch High Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hoxton Rail Station0.4 km
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