Town Pop. 239,783

Living in Hackney: Liveability Score 72/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hackney is 72/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 19/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the E1 postcode district. The E1 district averages 66/100, putting Hackney 6 points above its own postcode area. That is 22 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see E1 postcode district.

72
OUT OF 100
Good
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Hackney scores 72 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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E1 0AA E1 1AA E1 2AA E1 3AA E1 4AA E1 5AA E1 6AA E1 7AA E1 E15 E2 E20

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
19
162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 8,721 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 7,937 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Theft from the person 4,206 crimes
↑ 872% above national average
Other theft 3,061 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Drugs 2,212 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
other 12,877 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 1,563 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 849 crimes
  3. 3 Theatre/Concert Hall 826 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 22.5 · PM2.5 9.7 · PM10 16.1 µg/m³
51
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 302
Sports Pitches Ample 160
Allotments Ample 11
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 28
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 216

Services

Schools
99
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 143 in area · 186 within 4km
38Outstanding90Good1Inadequate14Ungraded
  • Ambler Primary School and Children's CentrePrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • City of London Primary Academy, IslingtonPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Clapton Girls' AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Comet Nursery School and Children's CentreNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Gayhurst Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Gillespie Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Globe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Grazebrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Highbury Fields SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Hugh Myddelton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
96
A&E departmentsHomerton University Hospitalin area
Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road campus)0 mi
Royal London Hospital0.8 mi
Hospital waitsHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs85.1%
37 GP surgeries in area 82 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,292 patients per GP
37dentists46pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
75
Full fibre (FTTP)83.3%
available across Hackney
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4,001 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed5.5%Retired8%Student7.7%Other inactive15.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical26.8%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)8.4%Level 3 (A levels)11.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)52%Apprenticeship2.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership25.2%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
72
Council tax Hackney · 2026-27
A £1,373
B £1,602
C £1,831
D £2,060
E £2,518
F £2,976
G £3,433
H £4,120
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
96
Hackney Downs 0.3 mi
Dalston Kingsland 0.5 mi
Hackney Central 0.5 mi
J4 M11 5.7 mi
J1 M1 7.1 mi
J1 M1 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
94
Pubs & Bars Ample 226
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 573
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 256
Retail Shopping Ample 909
Takeaways Ample 222
Fitness Ample 72

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £570,000 879
Semi-detached £1,470,000 10
Terraced £1,200,000 157
Flat / Maisonette £510,000 709
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£488k £914k £1.4m £1.8m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Islington 71 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tower Hamlets 68 2.8 mi away ⇄
City and County of the City of London 67 2.8 mi away ⇄
Haringey 70 3.2 mi away ⇄
Waltham Forest 71 3.7 mi away ⇄
Camden 70 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newham 72 4.7 mi away ⇄
City of Westminster 70 4.8 mi away ⇄
Southwark 72 5.3 mi away ⇄
Redbridge 71 6.2 mi away ⇄
Enfield 68 6.3 mi away ⇄
Kensington and Chelsea 72 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hackney a nice place to live?

Yes, Hackney is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Hackney is 72/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hackney?

Crime levels in Hackney are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 19/100. There were 39,014 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hackney?

Among the top-rated schools in Hackney are Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre, City of London Primary Academy, Islington and Clapton Girls' Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 143 rated schools in Hackney in total.

What are house prices like in Hackney?

The current median house price in Hackney is £570,000, around 100% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £1,470,000, terraced £1,200,000, flat £510,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 879 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hackney in context

See where Hackney ranks among the best places to live in Greater London

Postcode districts in Hackney

E1 66 ⇄
E15 71 ⇄
E2 68 ⇄
E20 68 ⇄
E5 70 ⇄
E8 70 ⇄
E9 70 ⇄
EC1V 70 ⇄
EC2A 67 ⇄
EC2M 66 ⇄
N1 71 ⇄
N15 70 ⇄
N16 73 ⇄
N4 72 ⇄
N5 74 ⇄

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