Homerton South
Hackney 019 · 6 sub-areas · 12,170 residents
Hackney 019 is a densely populated corner of Hackney, home to around 12,170 people and one of inner London's most distinctively social-rented neighbourhoods. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £2,430 a month — notably below the central London norm, but reflective of a local housing mix that skews heavily toward social tenancies rather than the private market.
Homerton South 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Homerton South?
The area is unusually green for its density — 9 parks and 18 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 47 restaurants and 6 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Homerton South in Hackney
Living in Homerton South
What immediately sets Hackney 019 apart from much of inner London is its tenure profile. Over six in ten households here are in social housing — a concentration that's rare in Zone 1 and 2 proximity and shapes everything from the street feel to who your neighbours are. The neighbourhood isn't polished in the way that nearby areas trending toward gentrification often are, but it has a grounded, community-rooted character that some renters actively seek out.
On rent, you're looking at a median of around £2,600 a month overall — with one-beds at roughly £1,950 and three-beds at about £2,780. That's meaningfully cheaper than comparable-access zones in Westminster or Islington, and it reflects the local mix: private renting accounts for only about 18% of households here, which compresses the private market and limits the premium-end supply. Council tax comes to around £2,060 a year at Band D.
The people who live here are notably young — nearly three in ten residents are aged 18 to 34, and a quarter are under 18, so this is a genuinely family-heavy and early-career neighbourhood rather than the older, settled demographic you'd find in more expensive inner-London pockets. Ethnic diversity is high, with a diversity index of nearly 70, and around 40% of residents hold a degree — suggesting a mix of long-established working-class households alongside newer, professionally qualified residents.
Practically speaking, connectivity is excellent. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 470 metres away — around a six-minute walk — and the public transport commute to central London comes in at under six minutes, which is exceptional even by inner-London standards. Around a third of residents work from home, and only about one in nine commutes by car. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different parts of the neighbourhood compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hackney 019 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Hackney 019 has a strong community feel, excellent transport links into central London, and rents that undercut many comparable inner-London zones. The trade-off is higher-than-average crime and a below-average share of Ofsted-rated schools. It suits people who prioritise connectivity and affordability over a more polished neighbourhood feel.
- What is the rent in Hackney 019?
- A one-bed in Hackney 019 runs around £1,950 a month; a two-bed around £2,430; and a three-bed around £2,780. Rents rose about 2.5% over the past year. Bear in mind these are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise figure.
- Is Hackney 019 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 149 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly twice the national rate. Hackney has historically recorded elevated crime figures relative to the London average, and this neighbourhood reflects that. It's not uniformly unsafe, but it's worth checking street-level data on Police.uk before committing to a specific street.
- What's the commute from Hackney 019 to central London?
- The public transport commute to central London is under six minutes — exceptional for inner London. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 470 metres away, or about a six-minute walk. Around a third of residents commute by public transport, and only about one in nine drives.
- Who lives in Hackney 019?
- The neighbourhood is unusually family-heavy for inner London — a quarter of residents are under 18, and over six in ten households are in social housing. There's a meaningful graduate population (around 40% hold a degree) alongside long-established working-class households. Ethnic diversity is high, and single-person households make up about 30% of the total.
- What schools are near Hackney 019?
- There are 268 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue — but quality is more variable than the national average. Around 53% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, compared to the national figure of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just 424 metres away, so a high-quality option is close if you can secure a place.
- Is Hackney 019 affordable to rent?
- Relative to central London, yes — two-beds run about £2,430, which undercuts many comparable-access zones in Westminster or Islington. In absolute terms, it's still expensive: median rent exceeds median take-home pay for private renters here, which explains why the vast majority of local households are in social tenancies rather than the private market.