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Hackney is a diverse London borough with a population of 259146. The median property price stands at 560000, with prices rising 8.6 per cent over five years, though declining 5.8 per cent in the past year.
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The area is predominantly flat or apartment living at 80.9 per cent of accommodation. Affordability is measured at a ratio of 11.9. Deprivation levels are below average across most measures, with particular strength in living environment at decile 2.5. Crime recorded 13.5 incidents per 1000 residents, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour being the largest categories. Employment stands at 64.1 per cent, with 49.8 per cent working from home. Health outcomes show life expectancy at 78.5 years for males and 83.7 years for females. The area has 107 schools across state and independent provision, with 40 rated good or better by Ofsted. Air quality is elevated for nitrogen dioxide at 23.0 annual mean and moderate for particulate matter at 9.0. Transport connectivity is strong, with 14 rail stations and a commute of 8 minutes from Hackney Downs Rail Station to London Liverpool Street.
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