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About

Haggerston is located in the London Borough of Hackney, positioned between the Regent's Canal to the south and the Kingsland Road to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced houses and post-war social housing estates. Its streets are lined with independent shops, cafes, and pubs that serve the local community. The ward includes a portion of Haggerston Park, providing green space with sports facilities and playgrounds.

The Regent's Canal forms a significant southern boundary, with a towpath used for walking and cycling. Haggerston Station provides Overground connections, linking the area directly to central London and other parts of the East. The local architecture includes the notable Haggerston Baths, a historic building that has been closed for years but remains a distinctive local landmark. Community life often centres around the park and the various small businesses along the neighbourhood's main streets.

Area overview

On average Haggerston has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haggerston is £69,824 per year. There are 6 schools in Haggerston: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Haggerston is home to around 14,409 people, with a population density of about 16,615.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Haggerston Population
14,409
Population density
16,615.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.83(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.59(+45%)
Theft from the person
31.3(+199%)
Other theft
27.69(+138%)
Drugs
14.23(+134%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,213
29.23%
Other White
2,586
17.94%
African
2,036
14.13%
Other
1,104
7.66%
Caribbean
884
6.13%
Total population: 14,414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,793
55.48%
No qualifications
1,920
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,383
11.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
954
7.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
692
5.65%
Total 16+ residents: 12,245

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,060
32.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,821
29.12%
Other social rented
889
14.21%
Owns with a mortgage
722
11.54%
Owns outright
351
5.61%
Total households: 6,254

Property prices in Haggerston

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 in Haggerston area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haggerston 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 Haggerston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats84£551,000
Semi-Detached1£1,680,000
Terraced7£730,000

10 years median price trend in Haggerston

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

Data Sources

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