Zones 1, 2, 3 · Overground, Northern, Central
Living in Hackney
Hackney has 6 tracked neighbourhoods. Average 1-bed rent is £1,825/month, with prices ranging from £1,550 to £2,300 depending on where you look.
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,825/mo
Avg 2-bed rent
£2,375/mo
Transport zones
1–2–3
Neighbourhoods
6
Transport
Hackney is served by the Overground, Northern, Central, Elizabeth, Circle, Hammersmith & City and National Rail lines.
Hackney lifestyle profile
Based on scores across all 6 tracked areas in Hackney.
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Hackney strengths
- ✓Clissold Park
- ✓Independent retail and food
- ✓Strong sense of community
- ✓Excellent food and nightlife
- ✓Independent shops and galleries
Trade-offs
- →No tube
- →Overground gets crowded at peak
- →Limited late-night options
- →No tube (overground only)
Neighbourhoods in Hackney
Hackney Wick
£1,550/moCanals, studios, breweries, and Olympic Park access, with a creative feel and improving transport.
Stoke Newington
£1,700/moIndependent shops, cafés and Clissold Park give Stokey a slower, family-leaning energy than its Hackney neighbours.
Hackney Central
£1,700/moThe post-2010 East-London archetype — markets, breweries, design studios, and a young creative crowd that never quite went home.
Dalston
£1,750/moLate nights, Turkish grills, and Ridley Road Market. Loud, young, and not especially restful.
Hoxton
£1,900/moCreative east London with bars, studios, Columbia Road nearby, and Overground-led commuting.
Shoreditch
£2,300/moTech, finance and creatives crammed into one postcode. Brilliant for going out, less so for sleeping.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hackney?
The average 1-bedroom flat in Hackney costs around £1,825 per month. Prices range from £1,550 to £2,300 depending on the specific neighbourhood.
What transport zones is Hackney in?
Hackney covers transport zones 1 to 2 to 3, served by the Overground, Northern, Central.
What type of area is Hackney?
Hackney scores highest for café density and food scene. Clissold Park.
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