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Discovering the U.K.
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
4-5 Bedroom
£350-£600
£475-£950
£750-£1500
£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.