N1 6PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Homefield Street, 0.0km 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 6PX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 6PX are sourced from Output Area E00008867 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOMEFIELD STREET, N1 6PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOMEFIELD STREET, N1 6PX.
305
40
£ 0 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in N1 6PX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 6PX. The average age is 40.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 6PX is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hoxton Garden Primary
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
Randal Cremer Primary School
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Shoreditch Park Primary School
Columbia Market Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Cremer Corner Newsagents0.5 km
- First Stop News & Wine0.6 km
- Get Loose1.0 km
- Green planet organic0.3 km
- ILMIOCAFFE0.5 km
- + 102 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- George & Vulture0.4 km
- Lion and the Lamb0.2 km
- The Beehive0.4 km
- The Macbeth0.2 km
- Nelsons Head PH0.8 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
479 nearby- 100 Hoxton0.1 km
- 27 Zeugma Kitchen Limited0.5 km
- Aramark @ NCC Hackney0.1 km
- Bagel Master Ltd0.3 km
- Brags and Brams0.8 km
- + 474 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- Best Fish Bar Limited0.5 km
- Jericho0.1 km
- Lupo's0.8 km
- Yardsale Pizza0.6 km
- Calm Indian Cow0.8 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.6 km
- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- Citizenm London Shoreditch0.9 km
- CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch0.5 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hoxton0.3 km
- Old Street0.9 km
- Haggerston0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hoxton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N16PX · Data under Open Government Licence