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Living in Hackney

A local information guide to Hackney property, schools and public transport.

  1. Hackney Central is the central district of the London Borough of Hackney in London. It comprises the area roughly surrounding, and extending north from Mare Street. It is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) north east of Charing Cross. Hackney Central is the area that once would have been known as Hackney Village. This was a place that flourished from the Tudor period, when principal members of the Court had their houses in the surrounding area, and King Henry VIII of England had a palace (located near the modern Lee Bridge Road roundabout). Hackney Central remained a popular resort for Londoners until the end of the Georgian era, when this suburb of London began to be completely built up. Railways, trams and factories brought an end to Hackney's rural atmosphere during the Victorian era, and its fortunes declined. Extensive post-war redevelopment has replaced much of the housing stock, but the Georgian housing and Victorian terraces that remain have become popular again.

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Hackney property (Data updated today)

  1. 279 Properties for sale in Hackney

    9 beds 9 bedroom properties from £999,950 to £999,950
    8 beds 8 bedroom properties from £1,100,000 to £1,100,000
    5 beds 5 bedroom properties from £425,000 to £1,400,000
    4 beds 4 bedroom properties from £269,995 to £2,750,000
    3 beds 3 bedroom properties from £220,000 to £1,295,950
    2 beds 2 bedroom properties from £169,999 to £1,200,000
    1 beds 1 bedroom properties from £84,000 to £450,000
    Studio 0 bedroom properties from £45,000 to £340,000
    £45,000 £586,000 £1,127,000 £1,668,000 £2,750,000
    Property prices by number of bedrooms
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    Houses vs Flats

        84% flat

        14% house

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    Tenure

        81% Leasehold

        15% Freehold

        2% Leasehold plus share of freehold

        0% Houseboat

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  2. 63 Properties for rent in Hackney

    5 beds 5 bedroom properties from £1,195 to £1,195per week
    3 beds 3 bedroom properties from £495 to £850per week
    2 beds 2 bedroom properties from £350 to £950per week
    1 beds 1 bedroom properties from £250 to £495per week
    Studio 0 bedroom properties from £265 to £265per week
    £250pw £439pw £628pw £817pw £1,195pw
    Property prices by number of bedrooms
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    Houses vs Flats

        90% flat

        10% house

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Schools in Hackney

A preview of schools in and around Hackney.

Transport in Hackney

Nearest public transport stations in and around Hackney.

  1. Underground stations

    Hackney Central
    Overground line, Zone 2

    Homerton
    Overground line, Zone 2

    Dalston Kingsland
    Overground line, Zone 2

    Dalston Junction
    Overground line, Zone 2

    Haggerston
    Overground line, Zone 2

  2. Train stations

    Hackney Downs

    London Fields

    Cambridge Heath

    Rectory Road

    Clapton

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Tell us the best bits about living in Hackney

  1. The Olympics!! Submitted September 2011 via the website

  2. Two stops away from Westfield! Submitted September 2011 via the website

  3. Chatsworth Rd market on Sunday, Venetia's cafe, The creperie, Hop Toy Shop, L'Epicerie, friendly Regal chemists, amazing Punjabi food at the Elderfield Pub on Mon & Sat, Pages bookshop, the Marshes to run on and explore on bike, The icerink & stables... it's interesting and creative people. Submitted September 2011 via the website

  4. It's a green haven with Millfields park, beautiful Leabridge Nature Reserve, great canal walk to Springfield park and cafe. Fantastic for activities: Running miles around Lea Valley nature reserve, Park run every Saturday morning, riding stables, ice rink, Water Works golf centre, bird sanctuary, rowing club and marina. Submitted October 2011 via the website

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