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Hackney Downs

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About

Hackney Downs ward centres on its namesake park, a large, open green space with sports pitches, tennis courts, and a popular playground. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian terraced houses and several modern housing estates. The busy thoroughfares of Amhurst Road and Downs Park Road host a mix of local shops, cafes, and essential services, serving the immediate community's daily needs.

The ward's eastern edge is defined by the railway lines leading to Hackney Downs station, a key transport link. Industrial units and creative workspaces are clustered near these tracks. Local life often converges at the Hackney Downs Studios complex, a former school now housing artists, small businesses, and a regular weekend market, reflecting the area's practical and community-focused character.

Area overview

On average Hackney Downs has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £68,056 per year. There are 9 schools in Hackney Downs: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Hackney Downs is home to around 12,998 people, with a population density of about 12,761.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Hackney Downs Population
12,998
Population density
12,761.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.85(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.16(+2%)
Theft from the person
13.23(+26%)
Vehicle crime
9.23(-5%)
Drugs
8.54(+40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,014
30.88%
Other White
1,822
14.02%
African
1,577
12.13%
Caribbean
1,164
8.96%
Other
834
6.42%
Total population: 12,998

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,854
53.92%
No qualifications
1,651
15.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,249
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
868
8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
665
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 10,856

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,495
27.84%
Social rents from council
1,098
20.45%
Other social rented
1,063
19.8%
Owns with a mortgage
996
18.55%
Owns outright
500
9.31%
Total households: 5,370

Property prices in Hackney Downs

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Downs 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 Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats72£546,250
Semi-Detached1£1,085,000
Terraced15£1,263,000

10 years median price trend in Hackney Downs

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

Data Sources

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