Neighbourhood Report

Hackney

London · E5, E8, E9. London's most-gentrified outer-zone borough. Coffee, canals, and the Overground. Capital growth over yield.

Overall Score
7.5/10
Investment8/10
Connectivity8/10
Livability8/10
Family7/10
Future Growth8/10
Value for Money6/10

Investment & Pricing

Price / sqft
£620–£850
Total Price Range
£420k – £1800k
YoY Price Change
+2.2%
Transactions / yr
1,640
Rental Yield
4.2%–5.5%
Service Charge /sqft/yr
£10–£18
Demand
Very High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+9%

Schools & Safety

Gayhurst Community School
Primary
Outstanding
Mossbourne Community Academy
Secondary
Outstanding
Crime vs national avg+18% higher

Transport & Location

Transport Score8/10
TfL ZoneZone 2
Commute to Central London18 min
Links
OvergroundCentral Line (Bethnal Green)Elizabeth Line nearby
Amenities
Broadway MarketLondon FieldsVictoria ParkHackney Empire

Strengths

  • Still a gentrification story with legs
  • Elizabeth Line uplift
  • Young professional magnet

Weaknesses

  • Crime remains above national average
  • Yields compressed vs outer zones

Compared to UK Average

Price/sqft
+93%
vs UK avg £380
Yield
-0.6pp
vs UK avg 5.4%
YoY Growth
+0.4pp
vs UK avg 1.8%
Transport
8/10
vs UK avg 5.8

Data updated April 2026