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Area insights about Hackney, borough

Locals say

7.2Good area

Local architecture / Beauty
7.0
Green spaces
7.9
Prosperity
6.9
Safety
6.0
High street / Retail amenities
7.3
Transport links
8.1
Local community
7.1
Schools
7.0
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Highlights from resident reviews

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  • "New builds and high-rises are increasing in the area"
  • "The area feels safe for residents"
  • "Noise levels have increased, especially from traffic and nightlife"
  • "Winter air pollution is noticeable near the canal due to wood burning"
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Data says

Income

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Includes low-income areas, areas of average wealth and wealthy areas 4/10 - 8/10

Deprivation

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Composed of non-deprived areas by 0%

Professional occupations

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High % of managerial, administrative, and professional occupations 7/10

Residents with degrees

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High % of residents are degree-educated or similar 8/10

High crime rate 7/10

Main ethnic group
White British 34%
Main religion
No Religion 36%
Main age band
Aged 20 to 39 41%
Main household type
People living alone 33%
Hackney (borough)
Average for London

Noise

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  • 24.8% of the area is affected by Traffic noise

Transport

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The area is served by the transport links:

  • Overground
    • London Overground
  • National Rail
    • Greater Anglia

98 mainstream schools

  • Outstanding: 25 schools or 26%
  • Good: 51 schools or 52%
  • Primary schools: 78 (20 Outstanding, 38 Good)
  • Secondary schools: 31 (4 Outstanding, 14 Good)
  • State-funded: 66 schools or 67%
  • Private: 29 schools or 30%

Flood risk

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Contains areas that are at risk of flood

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