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Hackney Central

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About

Hackwick Central ward sits at the heart of the borough, anchored by the busy transport interchange of Hackney Central station. The area is defined by the convergence of major routes like Mare Street and Amhurst Road, creating a dense urban centre with a mix of retail, residential, and civic buildings. The historic Hackney Town Hall is a prominent local landmark on this thoroughfare.

The ward includes the narrow, bustling Ridley Road Market, a long-established destination for fresh produce and goods. Residential streets of Victorian and Georgian terraces extend from the core, alongside modern housing developments. The area is also home to Hackney Downs, a large public park with sports facilities and open green space.

Area overview

On average Hackney Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 166 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 per household in Hackney Central is £64,794 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. Hackney Central is home to around 12,719 people, with a population density of about 16,342.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.41(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.75(+81%)
Shoplifting
21.31(+113%)
Other theft
17.45(+53%)
Theft from the person
16.9(+80%)
London average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,568
52.66%
No qualifications
1,689
15.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,301
12.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
883
8.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
658
6.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,573

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,575,000.

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
Flats88£498,075£8,321
Terraced10£827,500£8,955

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

E81LL

Amhurst Road

E81HS

Mare Street

E81LP

Marcon Place

E83NW

Eleanor Road

Data Sources

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