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Hackney is a London borough with a population of 259,146. The median property price is £560,000, with flats dominating at 80.9% of homes; 24.6% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 32.9 years, and 39.7% of residents were born outside the UK.
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About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hackney overall. Crime recorded 3,337 incidents in June 2026, or 12.9 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the leading category. Schools include 50 primary and 16 secondary establishments; all 42 Ofsted-rated schools achieved good or better. The area has 37 GP surgeries, 38 dentists, 4 hospitals and 47 pharmacies. Transport is well-served: 14 rail stations offer connections, with Hackney Downs Rail Station providing an 8-minute commute to London Liverpool Street. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide (23.0 annual mean) and moderate particulates (9.0). Broadband coverage is strong at 97.8% superfast and 86.8% gigabit. Council tax band D is £2,060.30 for 2026/27.
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