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Hackney Central

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About

Hackney Central serves as the administrative and commercial heart of the London Borough of Hackney. The area is anchored by the large shopping centre and the historic Town Hall building. Mare Street functions as the primary thoroughfare, lined with a mix of chain retailers, independent shops, and local council offices. The area has a dense, urban character with significant residential streets radiating from its core.

The Regent's Canal passes through the southern part of the area, with a pedestrian path running alongside it. Hackney Central Overground station provides a key transport link, directly connecting to other parts of East London. The area includes the Hackney Empire, a noted theatre and music venue housed in a distinctive Edwardian building. Nearby Ridley Road Market offers a long-standing street market with a wide variety of fresh produce and goods.

Area overview

On average Hackney Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year. There are 2 schools in Hackney Central: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Hackney Central is home to around 8,058 people, with a population density of about 13,557.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Hackney Central Population
8,058
Population density
13,557.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.2(+122%)
Violence and sexual offences
58.58(+93%)
Shoplifting
44.3(+338%)
Theft from the person
28.54(+172%)
Other theft
26.19(+125%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,592
32.15%
Other White
1,445
17.92%
African
968
12.01%
Caribbean
577
7.16%
Other
522
6.47%
Total population: 8,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,041
58.81%
No qualifications
948
13.8%
Level 3 (A level)
765
11.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
448
6.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
374
5.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,871

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,419
38.57%
Other social rented
670
18.21%
Social rents from council
618
16.8%
Owns with a mortgage
527
14.32%
Owns outright
306
8.32%
Total households: 3,679

Property prices in Hackney Central

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £576,375 in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats61£522,500
Semi-Detached1£1,222,000
Terraced10£957,500

10 years median price trend in Hackney Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Central.

All postcodes in Hackney Central

E81HN

Mare Street

E81JW

Amhurst Road

E58HY

Clarence Place

E81BJ

Wilton Way

E81EX

Penpoll Road

E81FU

Prodigal Square

E58HB

Clarence Road

E58HH

Tolsford Road

E58HN

Clarence Place

E81HT

Mare Street

E96QN

Brenthouse Road

E81DP

Horton Road

E81JX

Gould Terrace

E96FB

Chatham Place

E81AQ

Navarino Road

E96ND

Morning Lane

E89SA

Mare Street

E81AJ

Navarino Grove

E81BP

Graham Road

E81FX

Prodigal Square

E81JB

Mare Street

E89SB

Mare Street

E81GZ

Hackney Central

E58HP

Clapton Square

E81EJ

Mare Street

E81ET

Sylvester Road

E96LQ

Homerton

E50NU

Lower Clapton Road

E58HE

Clapton Square

E81DS

Reading Lane

E96NA

Morning Lane

E96PH

Trelawney Estate

E81JR

Brett Passage

E81NA

Malpas Road

E81NE

Greenwood Road

E50LL

Clifden Road

E81EN

Sylvester Path

E81FL

Atkins Square

E81FR

Reading Lane

E81ZZ

Mare Street

E58HL

Clarence Mews

E81BT

Royal Oak Road

E81NB

Poulton Close

E81PD

Graham Road

E96ER

College Close

E58HW

Clapton Square

E81ES

Sylvester Road

E81HR

Mare Street

E96NS

Trelawney Estate

E96ES

Dean Close

E81GQ

Reading Lane

E83RB

Mare Street

E50LZ

Glenarm Road

E58HJ

Tolsford Road

E58HT

Clapton Square

E81FW

Prodigal Square

E96NR

Paragon Road

E81DW

Florfield Road

E81JH

Amhurst Road

E58FA

Clarence Mews

E96LH

Morning Lane

E81EP

Sylvester Road

E81JG

Dalston Lane

E96RX

Stevens Avenue

E81JD

Nayim Place

E81AH

Ward Hall Court

E81EA

Mare Street

E81PE

Graham Road

E96LY

Chatham Place

E81EL

Mare Street

E81FB

Hillman Street

E81FZ

Navarino Grove

E96FQ

Paragon Road

E81AX

Bodney Road

E81HA

Mare Street

E81HY

Mare Street

E96FJ

Chatham Place

E81DD

Florfield Road

E81LL

Amhurst Road

E96NN

Paragon Road

E96FA

Belsham Street

E81HL

Dalston Lane

E96NQ

Belsham Street

E50PD

Lower Clapton Road

E58HS

Clapton Passage

E81DY

Hillman Street

E96LL

Chatham Place

E96RR

Rivaz Place

E96PQ

Trelawney Estate

E96RU

Woodbine Terrace

E96NU

Valette Street

E81BN

Casterton Street

E96NY

Belsham Street

E96NT

Trelawney Estate

E81AG

Navarino Road

E81BU

Royal Oak Road

E81JS

Brett Road

E96PB

Nursery Road

E81BS

Graham Road

E81GY

Mare Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.