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Property in Hackney

One of London's fastest-changing boroughs — canalside living, Broadway Market, and quick City routes.

Homes for sale in HackneyHomes to rent

Market snapshot

Live listings
2
For sale
2
To rent
0
Avg bedrooms
2.5
Median sale price
£675,000
Average sale price
£500,000
Median rent (pcm)
—
Average rent (pcm)
—
Most listed:
flat · 1
bungalow · 1

Stats are calculated live from MoveLane listings within ~12km of Hackney. Averages exclude prices marked POA or on application.

Properties in Hackney

A live sample of homes currently on the market.

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What can you afford in Hackney?

Enter your household income and deposit to see the maximum you could realistically offer in Hackney, plus the monthly repayment that comes with it.

Most UK lenders advance around 4.5× household income and expect a deposit of at least 10% of the purchase price. Your borrowing is then repaid over a term — typically 25 years — with interest charged on the outstanding balance each month.

Worked example for Hackney: on the median MoveLane list price of £675,000, a 10% deposit of £67,500 leaves a £607,500 mortgage. At 4.5% over 25 years that is about £3,377 a month, and would need a household income of roughly £135,000. Stamp duty on that price would be about £23,750 for a home mover, or £23,750 as a first-time buyer.

Illustrative only and not financial advice. Actual borrowing, rates and tax depend on lender criteria and your circumstances. Stamp duty figures use England & Northern Ireland rates.

Estimated maximum budget
£675,000
£3,377 a month · £607,500 borrowing

That is £0 above the £675,000 median list price in Hackney.

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£
£
%
yrs
Maximum borrowing£607,500
Monthly repayment£3,377
Estimated stamp duty£23,750
Total budget£675,000
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Buying in Hackney: a quick guide

Budget & affordability

The median MoveLane list price in Hackney is £675,000. Most high-street lenders will offer 4–4.5× joint income, so as a rough guide you'd need combined earnings of around £156,977 and a 10–15% deposit to buy a typical home here.

Transport & commute

Check journey times on National Rail, TfL Journey Planner or your local operator before offering. Proximity to a station typically adds a 5–10% premium in Hackney — factor that in when comparing streets.

Schools & catchments

Ofsted-rated primaries and secondaries move prices in Hackney more than any other single factor. Verify catchment boundaries with the local authority before offering — they can change year to year.

Lifestyle & amenities

Walk the streets you're shortlisting at different times of day. Check high-street occupancy, parks, and how far you'd realistically travel for a weekly shop, gym or GP.

Yields & investment

To calculate gross yield in Hackney: annual rent ÷ purchase price × 100. Net yield subtracts management fees, insurance, maintenance and a void allowance (typically 8% of rent).

Next steps

Save a search for Hackney to get instant alerts when new homes are listed, message local MoveLane agents directly from each listing, and book a mortgage-in-principle before making offers to strengthen your negotiating position.

Nearby areas

Shoreditch

3 km

East London's creative heartland — converted warehouses, tech offices and a thriving nightlife just minutes from the City.

Islington

3 km

Elegant Georgian terraces, Upper Street's independent shops, and quick Overground access to the City.

Camden

6 km

Markets, music venues and Regent's Canal moorings — Camden pairs central location with distinct character.

London

7 km

The UK capital and one of the world's most sought-after property markets, spanning 32 boroughs with dramatic price variation from Zone 1 to the outer commuter belt.

Greenwich

8 km

Riverside living, the Royal Observatory, and DLR/Jubilee links into Canary Wharf and the City.

Kensington

10 km

Prime central London — museums, stucco terraces, and consistently one of the strongest capital growth stories in the UK.