Hackney Marshes
Hackney 013 · 4 sub-areas · 6,847 residents
Hackney 013 is a densely populated corner of Hackney, London, home to around 6,800 people. It's defined by an unusually high concentration of social housing — nearly two-thirds of residents rent from the council or a housing association. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £2,430 a month, slightly below the inner London median, and the nearest major employment hub is just 13 minutes away by public transport.
Hackney Marshes is a green, lower-density part of Hackney — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hackney Marshes?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 8 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £2,598 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Hackney Marshes in Hackney
Living in Hackney Marshes
This part of Hackney is one of the more affordable pockets of inner east London — not because it's quiet or polished, but because social housing dominates the tenure mix in a way you rarely see this close to the City. Around two-thirds of households here are in social rented accommodation, which keeps the private market smaller and the overall character distinctly working-class and community-rooted compared to the gentrified stretches further south.
On rents, a one-bedroom typically costs around £1,950 a month and a two-bedroom around £2,430 — noticeably cheaper than the average for inner London, and a fraction of what you'd pay in Islington or Shoreditch for an equivalent flat. The median sale price sits at roughly £373,000, and the deposit-to-earnings ratio works out at around 4.6 years — still steep by national standards, but well below most of inner London.
The population skews younger and more diverse than the London average. Under-18s make up nearly a quarter of residents, which is high for a predominantly urban area, and the ethnic diversity index of 67.8 reflects a genuinely mixed community — just over half of residents were born in the UK. One-person households account for around a third of all homes, suggesting a meaningful single-professional population alongside the family units.
Practically, the area is well-served. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1 km away, putting you 13 minutes from a major London employment hub by public transport. Greenspace is unusually accessible: every resident is within walking distance of green space, with the nearest just 130 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hackney 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's well-connected, genuinely diverse, and cheaper than much of inner London for private renters. The area scores in deprivation decile 2, so it's not without challenges, but the strong social-housing community gives it a more settled character than many nearby postcodes. Greenspace is excellent — every resident is within walking distance of a park.
- What is the rent in Hackney 013?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,950 a month, a two-bedroom around £2,430, and a three-bedroom around £2,780. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.5% over the past year. The private rental market here is smaller than average because social housing makes up two-thirds of all tenures.
- Is Hackney 013 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 82 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — close to the UK national average, which is notably low for inner east London. The main categories driving the rate are theft and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood sits in deprivation decile 2, so some surrounding streets have elevated risk, but the stable social-housing population moderates some of that.
- What's the commute from Hackney 013 to central London?
- About 13 minutes to the nearest major London employment hub by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1 km away. Around a third of residents travel by public transport for work, and another 31% work from home, so the area suits both commuters and remote workers.
- Who lives in Hackney 013?
- A genuinely mixed community. Two-thirds of households are in social housing, giving the area a more settled, long-term character than much of Hackney. Under-18s make up nearly a quarter of residents, pointing to a significant family population. About 39% of residents hold degree-level qualifications, and only 57% were born in the UK, reflecting strong long-established immigrant communities.
- What schools are near Hackney 013?
- There are 125 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is more variable. Around 46% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just 281 metres away, so your specific address matters more than the neighbourhood average here.
- Is Hackney 013 good for families?
- It has real strengths: excellent greenspace access (every resident is within walking distance of a park), strong public transport, and a settled community feel driven by the high social-housing share. The variability in school quality is the main caveat — around 46% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, so catchment research is essential before committing to a specific street.