Discovering the U.K. 2017 for Chanel

Shoreditch and Liverpool Street The area between Shoreditch and Liverpool St is often referred to as London’s ‘Silicon Valley’. London’s technology hub is growing fast, and attracts a crowd of young, trendy, ambitious, professionals who want to live and work in this vibrant and exciting part of the capital. Shoreditch is part of the London Borough of Hackney and is within walking distance of the City. It is home to thousands of creative individuals, from fine artists to musicians, designers

and filmmakers as well as an increasing number of young professionals employed in the technology sector. The area’s social life often centres around the bars and restaurants of Hoxton Square, although in recent years there has been an explosion of new restaurants and cafes to cater for every taste.

Housing Market Property in Shoreditch ranges from converted warehouses through to Georgian terraced houses. Closer to the City there are an increasing number of contemporary purpose-built apartments. Traditionally a less expensive area for real estate, buying or renting a home in this part of London can be tricky to navigate. Central Shoreditch has become relatively expensive although a few streets in either direction can quickly take you into less desirable areas.

Average Property Prices Per Week 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

3-4 Bedroom £750-£1500

4-5 Bedroom

£350-£600

£475-£950

£850+

Entertainment Shoreditch is filled with independent boutiques, bars, clubs and galleries, and enterprising developers have rapidly turned derelict warehouses into stunning loft-style apartments over the last ten years to meet the increasing demand for property here. Shoreditch Triangle provides an eclectic and edgy mix of boutiques, cafes, restaurants and clubs. A more glamourous alternative is Spitalfields Market with its glossy selection of shops, wine bars and cafes. Transport Liverpool Street is just a short walk of the Square Mile and has one of the capital’s largest train stations at its disposal. The connecting underground station is in zone 1 with access to the Central, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. Shoreditch High Street railway station and Old Street Underground Station provide this popular area with fast connections to the rest of London.

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