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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213 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
213
Deprivation level
9/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
62.17(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.44(+125%)
Shoplifting
45.67(+357%)
Theft from the person
28.67(+206%)
Other theft
24.82(+117%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats63£569,250£8,438
Semi-Detached1£800,000£9,412
Terraced5£1,275,000£9,790

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

E81JP

Brett Road

E81BS

Graham Road

E81FB

Hillman Street

E81HA

Mare Street

E89SB

Mare Street

E50PJ

Median Road

E96RZ

Brickfield Close

E81FW

Prodigal Square

E96FA

Belsham Street

E81FR

Reading Lane

E81HT

Mare Street

E89SA

Mare Street

E81EP

Sylvester Road

E81AQ

Navarino Road

E96RX

Stevens Avenue

E81JX

Gould Terrace

E81FL

Atkins Square

E50LL

Clifden Road

E81BL

Wilton Way

E96NY

Belsham Street

E81DS

Reading Lane

E81GZ

Hackney Central

E96LS

Homerton

E81JN

Amhurst Road

E96NS

Trelawney Estate

E96ES

Dean Close

E81EJ

Mare Street

E81FU

Prodigal Square

E81ZZ

Mare Street

E58HR

Clapton Square

E81ET

Sylvester Road

E81AX

Bodney Road

E81FT

Dispensary Lane

E81JW

Amhurst Road

E96FJ

Chatham Place

E81LQ

Hackney Central

E96NA

Morning Lane

E96NG

Belsham Street

E58HY

Clarence Place

E58HB

Clarence Road

E96RU

Woodbine Terrace

E50PQ

Lower Clapton Road

E96QD

Brenthouse Road

E58HL

Clarence Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.