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Property for sale or rent in Shoreditch E1, E2, N1, EC1, EC2
Don’t be put off by the fact that Shoreditch falls within five separate London postcodes – Shoreditch is actually a very distinctive area, and a highly desirable place to live, whichever part you may hang your hat in. It’s now one of the trendiest areas in London, and has a particularly rich history.
For four centuries, it was home to an Augustinian priory called ‘Halliwell’ (as in holy well). On the site of the priory, James Burbage built the first playhouse in England, known simply as ‘The Theatre’. This was followed soon after by the Curtain Theatre. Shakespeare’s plays were performed at both these theatres, before he and his company moved to the Globe Theatre just over the Thames.
During the 17th century, wealthy traders and Huguenot silk weavers moved to Shoreditch and developed a thriving textile industry. Many of their houses still stand today. In the 19th century, a furniture industry developed in the area, which is commemorated in the Geffrye Museum on Kingsland Road.
From then until the last war, Shoreditch became renowned for its music halls, many of which were later transformed into cinemas. But as a place to live, Shoreditch had become less desirable, and it was heavily bombed in the war, and parts were badly redeveloped immediately afterwards.
Today, though, Shoreditch has transformed, and is full of many attractive clubs, bars, restaurants and shops, not to mention both new and period properties. It’s also home to many creative and media companies. Trendiest of the trendy has to be Hoxton, centre and inspiration for much of the new wave of British art.
Properties in Shoreditch
Unsurprisingly, property prices have risen dramatically in recent years, whether you’re renting or buying. The good news is that there’s plenty of availability, and there are still bargains if you know where to look.
Properties range from ex-council high rise flats through to Georgian houses and large loft conversions in old factories, with plenty in-between. Anything from an old police station to a public baths has been converted into flats, and the area doesn’t lack for character. The more affordable property in Shoreditch is towards the Northern and Eastern ends, away from Old Street.
Buying or renting in Shoreditch – useful information
Transport links – These are very good, especially with Liverpool Street on the doorstep. Also nearby are Bethnal Green and Old Street tubes. The East London Line is on the way as well, set to improve links (and no doubt raise prices) still further. For more details, see Transport for London
Schools – Shoreditch is in the London Borough of Hackney. Once infamous for failing schools, there are now many successful schools in the Borough. For more information, see the School League Tables
Places of interest in Shoreditch – Curtain Street • Hoxton Square • White Cube Gallery • Victoria Miro Gallery • Denis Sever’s House in Folgate Street • Geffrye Museum
Local Authority – Hackney. Details of amenities, council tax rates and more are on the Hackney Council website
Find out more about property in Shoreditch
Outlet Estate Agents offer a wide selection of properties in and around Shoreditch, from period houses through to all kinds of conversions, fantastic lofts and penthouses, regular flats, and studio apartments. For current listings, see properties for sale or to rent in Shoreditch
In addition, anyone with property to rent or for sale in Shoreditch, or anywhere in the E1, E2 EC1, EC2 or N1 postcodes is welcome to contact us.
You may also want to browse some of our property guides in nearby areas, including:
Bethnal Green Property Guide
Hackney Property Guide
Whitechapel Property Guide
Spitalfields Property Guide
For more information on living, buying, selling, renting or letting in Shoreditch, please contact us
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