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Hackney Central

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About

Hackney Central is a busy area in East London, known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces. The area centers around Mare Street, a main road lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Hackney Central Overground station provides easy transport links, connecting the area to other parts of London. The nearby Hackney Empire, a historic theatre, hosts performances and events, adding to the area's cultural appeal.

Green spaces like Hackney Downs and Hackney Marshes offer open areas for recreation and sports. The area has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Local markets, including Hackney Central Market, provide fresh produce and street food. Hackney Central balances urban convenience with community-focused spaces, making it a practical place to live and visit.

Area overview

On average Hackney Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 282 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 of residents in Hackney Central is £58,700 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
282
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £579,500 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
Flats64£539,000
Semi-Detached1£1,222,000
Terraced11£935,000

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

E96LT

Chatham Place

E96PB

Nursery Road

E96QD

Brenthouse Road

E96QH

Darnley Road

E96QQ

Brenthouse Road

E81GR

Mare Street

E81JT

Brett Road

E81JU

Gould Terrace

E50PQ

Lower Clapton Road

E81FT

Mare Street

E81JY

Kenmure Road

E96NX

Valette Street

E81JW

Amhurst Road

E96PG

Paragon Road

E81BL

Wilton Way

E50NP

Lower Clapton Road

E50NS

Clapton Square

E58HD

Athlone Close

E81JN

Amhurst Road

E81LQ

Hackney Central

E96JY

Hackney Central

E81EY

Hackney Central

E96QB

Frampton Park Road

E96RT

Homerton Terrace

E58HU

Clapton Square

E81BH

Wilton Way

E81FJ

Amhurst Road

E96EL

Rowe Lane

E96NG

Belsham Street

E50PJ

Ambleside Close

E50PL

Dunlace Road

E58HR

Clapton Square

E81DX

Hackney Central

E81HS

Mare Street

E81JP

Brett Road

E96JU

Link Street

E81DU

Bohemia Place

E81HP

Lower Clapton Road

E96LP

Chatham Place

E50PF

College Close

E81EB

Hillman Street

E81EU

Sylvester Road

E96EN

Halidon Close

E96RZ

Brickfield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.