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Hackney is a London borough with a population of 259,146 and a median age of 32.9. The median property price stands at £560,000, with 2,068 sales in the past 12 months. About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hackney overall.
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Owner-occupied homes represent 24.6% of housing, while flats comprise 80.9% of accommodation. The area has 50 primary schools and 16 secondary schools; 42 are rated good or better by Ofsted. Transport links are strong, with 14 rail stations and an 8-minute commute from Hackney Downs Rail Station to London Liverpool Street. Connectivity is excellent at 97.8% superfast broadband coverage. Crime recorded 3,611 incidents in July 2026, equivalent to 13.9 per 1,000 residents. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide (23.0 annual mean) and moderate particulate matter (9.0). Life expectancy is 78.5 years for males and 83.7 for females. The council tax band D charge is £2,060.30 for 2026/27. Residents born outside the UK comprise 39.7% of the population.
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