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Hackney Central

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About

Hackney Central ward is located in the heart of the London Borough of Hackney. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a focus on local businesses and community hubs. Mare Street serves as the main thoroughfare, lined with shops, cafes, and the Hackney Town Hall. The ward includes parts of the Regent's Canal, offering green spaces and walking routes.

Transport links are well-served by Hackney Central Overground station, providing connections to central London and beyond. The area has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Cultural spots like Hackney Empire and Hackney Museum add to the local character. Markets, including Hackney Central Market, contribute to the ward's everyday activity.

Area overview

On average Hackney Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.3% 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 £54,159 per year. There are 2 schools in Hackney Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Hackney Central Population
12,719
Population density
16,342 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,731
29.33%
African
1,840
14.47%
Other White
1,833
14.41%
Caribbean
1,117
8.78%
Other
870
6.84%
Total population: 12,719

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,934
33.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,507
26.49%
Social rents from council
804
14.13%
Owns with a mortgage
790
13.88%
Owns outright
442
7.77%
Total households: 5,690

Property prices in Hackney Central

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £306,500 up to £5,300,000.

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
Flats86£500,500
Semi-Detached3£1,222,000
Terraced10£706,500

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

E58JU

Shellness Road

E81BJ

Wilton Way

E81EE

Mare Street

E81EX

Penpoll Road

E81FU

Hackney Central

E82HH

Lushington Terrace

E58HH

Tolsford Road

E58JQ

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81BE

Greenwood Road

E81HT

Mare Street

E82AA

Andre Street

E83NR

Dalston East

E58LZ

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E58JJ

Clarence Road

E81AW

Sigdon Road

E81AQ

Navarino Road

E81AY

Bodney Road

E81DP

Horton Road

E81FD

Spurstowe Terrace

E81JE

Institute Place

E81JX

Gould Terrace

E81LA

Institute Place

E81NZ

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E82AY

Amhurst Road

E58LT

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81AJ

Navarino Grove

E81FP

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E82HL

Dalston East

E89SA

Mare Street

E89SB

Mare Street

E58JN

Clarence Road

E82HX

Ferncliff Road

E81AB

Greenwood Road

E81BP

Marvin Street

E81FX

Hackney Central

E81GZ

Hackney Central

E81JB

Mare Street

E83NL

Eleanor Road

E82AH

Amhurst Road

E81DS

Reading Lane

E81EJ

Mare Street

E81ET

Sylvester Road

E81LE

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E83NX

Richmond Road

E58LR

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81EN

Sylvester Road

E81FL

Hackney Central

E81FR

Reading Lane

E81PH

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E58LD

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81NB

Poulton Close

E81BT

Royal Oak Road

E81JR

Brett Passage

E81NA

Malpas Road

E81NE

Greenwood Road

E81PD

Hackney Central

E81ZZ

Mare Street

E82AD

Amhurst Road

E58JG

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81BD

Forest Road

E81ES

Marvin Street

E81HR

Mare Street

E82AN

Amhurst Road

E58HQ

Hindrey Road

E58JL

Clarence Road

E58JR

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81GQ

Reading Lane

E81AR

Sigdon Road

E81LN

Amhurst Road

E81LT

Spurstowe Terrace

E58HJ

Clarence Mews

E81FF

Navarino Road

E81FQ

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81FW

Hackney Central

E81LG

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81DW

Florfield Road

E81JH

Amhurst Road

E82AJ

Amhurst Road

E82FN

Andre Street

E82HS

Sandringham Road

E58FG

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E58LP

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E58LQ

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81EP

Sylvester Road

E81FG

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81JG

Hackney Central

E82HZ

Downs Park Road

E82JL

Ferncliff Road

E58LJ

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate

E81AH

Navarino Grove

E81AS

Sigdon Road

E81EA

Mare Street

E81EL

Mare Street

E81FA

Tolsford Road

E81FB

Hillman Street

E81FZ

Navarino Grove

E81JD

Hackney Central

E81PE

Hackney Central

E82HN

Montague Road

E82HP

Lushington Terrace

Data Sources

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