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About

Hackney is a district in East London, known for its mix of urban and green spaces. The area includes parts of the Regent's Canal and several parks, such as Hackney Marshes and London Fields. It has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, reflecting its evolving character.

The district has a strong cultural scene, with independent shops, markets like Broadway Market, and venues for music and arts. Transport links include Overground and bus routes, connecting it to central London. Hackney's population is varied, with a blend of long-term residents and newer arrivals. The area continues to change, balancing its history with ongoing development.

Area overview

On average Hackney has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hackney is £56,542 per year. There are 112 schools in Hackney: 58 primary (21 Outstanding and 36 Good) and 16 secondary (3 Outstanding and 11 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Hackney Population
259,146
Population density
13,593.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87,927
33.93%
Other White
43,087
16.63%
African
29,478
11.38%
Other
20,079
7.75%
Caribbean
17,903
6.91%
Total population: 259,147

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31,943
30.11%
Social rents from council
21,943
20.69%
Other social rented
21,002
19.8%
Owns with a mortgage
15,803
14.9%
Owns outright
10,263
9.67%
Total households: 106,081

Property prices in Hackney

Based on 1,847 recent sales, the median property price is £577,500 in Hackney area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £5,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hackney 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£1,700,000
Flats1,537£533,000
Semi-Detached30£1,512,500
Terraced277£1,100,000

10 years median price trend in Hackney

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.