What is the average age in Hackney?

Between the last two censuses, the average (median) age of Hackney increased by two years, from 30 to 32 years of age. This area had the joint second-lowest average (median) age in London (alongside Newham and behind Tower Hamlets) and a lower average (median) age than England (40 years).

Is Hackney middle class?

The proximity of the Lea River and the canal system, along with Hackney's location east of London, made it a prime location for industry. The population surged from under 20,000 to 200,000 in just a century, with grand homes converted into worker housing and Victorian terraces built for the middle class.

What are the demographics of Hackney?

The ONS estimated that Hackney's population is around 260,000 and predicts it will grow to around 300,000 by 2050. Around 47% of the population come from Black and Global Majority groups, with the largest (21%) being Black or Black British. 36% of the population are White British.

What is the life expectancy in Hackney?

In Hackney, life expectancy in males is 78.7, and in females it is 82.8; in the City, it is 86.1 in males and 89.0 in females (based on 2010-14 data). This compares to 80.2 in males and 84.1 in females nationally.

What is the average age of Londoners?

A new report from @resolutionfoundation has found that the average age of Londoners has risen by two years since 2011 – from 33.8 in 2011 to 35.8 in 2023 – the fastest increase of any major city in the UK.

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What is the biggest age group in London?

The largest five-year age band is 25 to 29 year olds in Inner London, 35 to 39 year olds in Outer London and 55 to 59 year olds in the rest of England. A relatively small proportion of London's population is over 65; 9.5% in Inner London and 13.8% in Outer London compared to 19.9% in the rest of England.

Where do most black Londoners live?

Ethnic diversity

West London has the highest proportion (53%) of its population that are Black and Minority Ethnic, followed by East London (50%). South London has the smallest proportion of people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (36%).

Which celebs live in Hackney?

Is Hackney still rough?

Crime and Safety in Hackney. Hackney is among the top 10 most dangerous boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Hackney in 2025 was 93 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to London's overall crime rate, coming in 19% higher than the London rate of 78 per 1,000 daytime population.

How many Jews live in Hackney?

According to the 2021 Census data, 6.7% of Hackney's population are Jewish. Hackney residents speaking Yiddish as a main language account for nearly four fifths, (79.3%) of London's main language Yiddish speakers, and nearly two thirds (59.2%) of England's.

Why is Hackney so popular?

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People are drawn to the area for its Victorian terraces, eccentric bars, artisanal coffee shops and plenty of green space. The area also benefits from several Michelin-starred restaurants, art galleries and high fashion boutiques, all within proximity.

Is Hackney a wealthy area?

Is Hackney a wealthy area? The average income in Hackney is £52,500 according to data from HMRC. This ranks 16 of London's boroughs (ranked by highest average income). Historically Hackney is not generally considered to be an affluent part of London.

Has Hackney been gentrified?

What Led to the Gentrification of Hackney? The gentrification of Hackney was propelled by its close proximity to London's city center, its attractive housing, and the influx of young artists in the 1990s.

Is Hackney Posh now?

Once considered a gritty, working-class place Hackney now has a hip, fashionable image making it one of inner London's most popular places to live and rent.

What is the poshest area in London?

Mayfair: The Epitome of Opulence

Garden squares like Grosvenor Square add a serene contrast to the vibrant energy of Bond Street, where upscale boutiques and luxury shopping options abound. With an average home price exceeding £5 million, Mayfair is undoubtedly one of London's richest areas.

Is Hackney a cockney area?

The traditional core districts of the East End include the Middlesex towns of Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Stepney, Wapping, Limehouse, Poplar, Haggerston, Shoreditch, Hackney, Hoxton, Bow and Mile End. Nearly all of these areas had originally been part of the Manor and Parish of Stepney.

Is Hackney a slum?

Hackney is a very large and very varied part of London, and some parts of it are very affluent. Very little of Hackney is outright poor, and even less is outright violent.

What is the nicest part of Hackney?

Wilton Way. Just west of Hackney Central is Wilton Way, a lovely street full of cafes, shops and restaurants. According to the boundaries map, Wilton Way goes from Hackney Central into Dalston, but we're going to talk about it here anyway. A must-stop is The Spurstowe Arms.

Is Hackney a white area?

Hackney (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics: The main ethnic group is White British, representing 34% of the population.

Why is Hackney called Hackney?

The actual name 'Hackney' was first recorded in 1198 AD and is probably derived from an island or a raised place in a marsh (an 'ey') in the vicinity of the River Lea, together with the name of a Dane called Haca or Hacon, who owned it.

What is the largest estate in Hackney?

The Woodberry Down estate comprises 57 blocks of flats that were built between 1949 and 1962, making it one of the largest estates undergoing regeneration in Europe. Interestingly, the land was originally compulsorily purchased in 1934 so it is undergoing the same procedure for a second time.

Where do poor Londoners live?

Other areas with similarly high rates are West Ham and Beckton at 49 per cent, East Ham at 48 per cent, and Poplar, Limehouse, Tottenham, Hackney South and Shoreditch at 44 per cent. Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Tooting, said: "These figures are devastating but frankly not surprising.

What are Black British called?

Black British people or Black Britons are a multi-ethnic group of British people of Sub-Saharan African or Afro-Caribbean descent. The term Black British developed referring to Black British people from the former British West Indies (sometimes called the Windrush Generation), and from Africa.

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