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Is Hackney Central made for you? Our guide of the area

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Hackney is a district in East London, England, forming around two-thirds of the area of the modern London Borough of Hackney, to which it gives its name. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Charing Cross and includes part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Historically it was within the county of Middlesex. “

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The facilities you might need in Hackney Central

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Hackney Central name before moving in the neighbourhood.

The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Hackney Central

Hackney Central has 6 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Homerton University HospitalHomerton Row, London3.4854
Raybould CentreLondonN/AN/A
Church of CosmoMaple Court, 158 Dalston Lane, LondonN/AN/A
Post Graduate Education Centre, Homerton HospitalHomerton Row, London11
Beechwood Medical Centre86, 86a Dalston Lane, London3.267
St John Ambulance Hackney HQ0RU, 1 Mildenhall Road, LondonN/AN/A

Post offices of Hackney Central

Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Hackney Central can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Well Street Post Office188A Well Street, London3.244
Hackney Post Office398, 400 Mare Street, London2.6117
Dalston Lane Post Office244 Dalston Lane, London3.681
Clockwork Pharmacy & Travel Vaccination Clinic398, 400 Mare Street, London4.6144
Post Box165 Sandringham Road, London00

Tube & Train stations within the region of Hackney Central

Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Hackney Central to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Hackney Centraloff Amhurst Road, London4131
Hackney DownsUnited Kingdom496
London FieldsUnited Kingdom3.736

Schools around Hackney Central

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Hackney Central vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The City Academy, HackneyHomerton Row, London331
Clapton Girls AcademyLaura Place, London3.434
Cardinal Pole Catholic School205 Morning Lane, London346
The Petchey AcademyShacklewell Lane, London3.361
The Urswick School1 Paragon Road, London3.219
Stress Alleviation Tips70 Hindrey Road, LondonN/AN/A
Eastside AcademyInstitute Place, London41
IDCClarence House, 46 Clarence Road, LondonN/AN/A
Roof Top Nursery @BrookBrook Community Children Centre, Dalston Lane, London512
Mossbourne Community Academy, Hackney Downs100 Downs Park Road, London2.553
Morningside Primary SchoolChatham Place, London4.310
Kuu London76 Lower Clapton Road, London4.9138
The Rise AcademyHomerton Row, London4.36
Round Chapel FamiliesThe Old School, 2 Powerscroft Road, LondonN/AN/A
Happitimes PlaygroupHilsea Street, LondonN/AN/A
Mossbourne Parkside AcademySigdon Road, London3.916
Stormont House Special SchoolDowns Park Road, London3.98
St John and St James SchoolIsabella Road, London3.86
Gayhurst Community SchoolGayhurst Road, London3.718
Millfields Community SchoolHilsea Street, London3.528

Other nearby areas around Hackney Central

Whenever you’re not sure about if you want to move into an area for sure, making sure that you have considered your other options is important to confirm a decision or perhaps sway you in another direction. Find some other nearby regions to help you make a decision about Hackney Central.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Spitalfields See the guide here
Stepney See the guide here
Shoreditch See the guide here
Mile End See the guide here
Mill End See the guide here
Bunhill Fields See the guide here
Hoxton See the guide here
Cambridge Heath See the guide here
Bethnal Green See the guide here
Bow See the guide here
South Hackney See the guide here
Old Ford See the guide here
Victoria Park See the guide here
Haggerston See the guide here
De Beauvoir Town See the guide here
Islington See the guide here
London Fields See the guide here
Canonbury See the guide here
Hackney Wick See the guide here
Dalston See the guide here
Homerton See the guide here
Highbury Fields See the guide here
Newington Green See the guide here
Shacklewell See the guide here
Hackney Marshes See the guide here
Lower Clapton See the guide here
Highbury See the guide here
Stoke Newington See the guide here
Temple Mills See the guide here
Upper Clapton See the guide here
Stamford Hill See the guide here
Spitalfields See the guide here
Stepney See the guide here
Shoreditch See the guide here
Mile End See the guide here
Mill End See the guide here
Bunhill Fields See the guide here
Hoxton See the guide here
Cambridge Heath See the guide here
Bethnal Green See the guide here
Bow See the guide here
South Hackney See the guide here
Old Ford See the guide here
Victoria Park See the guide here
Haggerston See the guide here
De Beauvoir Town See the guide here
Islington See the guide here
London Fields See the guide here
Canonbury See the guide here
Hackney Wick See the guide here

What to do in the area of Hackney Central

There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like Hackney Central. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their Hackney Central listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.

A great way to get oriented in a new area is seeing what’s around and where. Our map gathers property price details and other info from this article to give you a snapshot of Hackney Central offerings.

In the city of Hackney Central, what kind of things are there to do?

What makes the heart of Hackney Central? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in Hackney Central to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Hackney Central?

Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Hackney Central would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Hackney Central and what company operates here.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Restaurants in the area

Hackney Central is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Hackney Central.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
LARDOUnit 3, 201 Richmond Road, London4.31111
The Prince Arthur95 Forest Road, London4.3318
Black Cat café76A Clarence Road, London4.3858
Tre Viet Hackney245-249 Mare Street, London4.3327
Green Papaya191 Mare Street, London4.3624
BBQ X-Press Ocakbasi Restaurant303 Mare Street, London4.3319
Ming Hai Take Away172 Sandringham Road, London4.339
Swift Caribbean Delights Takeaway27 Homerton High Street, London4.3211
Laura’s Idea LtdSpurstowe Road, London4.310
Tonkotsu Mare Street382 Mare Street, London4.3640
Dixy Chicken Hackney67 Amhurst Road, London4.354
The Vincent2, Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London4.3452
Yori Sushi Hackney79 Amhurst Road, London4.3229
Pidgin52 Wilton Way, London4.3643
Yard Sale Pizza105 Lower Clapton Road, London4.3387
107107 Lower Clapton Road, London4.3223
Domino’s Pizza – London – Clapton113 Lower Clapton Road, London4.380
The Plough23-25 Homerton High Street, London4.3272
Clapton Table159 Lower Clapton Road, London4.3383
good 2 go118A Lower Clapton Road, London4.34

Pubs in the region

As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Hackney Central has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Hackney Central.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
40ft Brewery TapBootyard, Abbott Street
Hackney
E8 3DP
Brewery Tap for 40FT brewery -mainly keg but cask on occasions. The site has expanded to include a restaurant Acme Fire Cult which provides the food – the restaurant is licenced as is additionally open 5-30pm to 10pm on a Tues. The times given are when the doors close so time is likely to be at least 15 minutes earlier.
Baxters Court282-284 Mare Street
Hackney
E8 1HE
New build red brick Wetherspoon Free House occupying vacant infill site, opened in late February 2003. Entry is through a quarry tiled courtyard open to the elements, with patio seating. The ground floor bar has dark wooden wall panelling with red decor above and a yellow painted ceiling and yellow lighting. Family area to left with high backed seating booths, and local history panels above. The pub’s name, ‘a lost alley approximately on the site’, is displayed on an illuminated screen behind the bar with variable colours. Abstract paintings include an image of Bob Marley, apparently commemorating a mural formerly visible on the flank wall of the building next door. Wooden stairs lead up to first floor bar decorated in similar style leading through to an open air patio (with heaters and potted plants), on a balcony overlooking the quiet street at the rear.
Cat & Mutton76 Broadway Market
Hackney
E8 4QJ
Pub overlooking London Fields at the top of Broadway market dating from 1729 which was restored in 2014 by Tom Gibson of Rubys in Dalston. Remnants of Charringtons inter-war features remain in the form of the windows, huge gilded advertising mirrors and two gilded panels in the bar-back. Taken over by City Pub Company in 2016. The upstairs cocktail bar (accessed via a spiral staircase) is spacious and has an unusual iron ceiling. Food is not served Monday/Tuesday but you can order pizzas from Yard Sale.
Cock Tavern315 Mare Street
Hackney
E8 1EJ
There has been a Cock tavern in central Hackney since the 1650s, this latest incarnation having been built by Truman’s in the 1930s. It is a bustling, town-centre, single-roomed pub which boasts Hackney’s smallest pub garden and good (for Hackney) beer prices. The Howling Hops brewery was formerly located in the cellar, and whilst they have moved out, the shared ownership of the pub remains the same and four of their beers are usually on sale, alongside varying guest beers and an excellent selection of real ciders, normally at least 6 available. Basic but high-quality bar snacks are served and you may also ask to bring outside food in, for example from the Sutton and Sons Fish and Chip shop round the corner. Also an excellent selection of keg and bottled beers, and innovative and interesting low alcohol and alcohol free drinks, many made locally. Regular themed nights include the monthly ‘cheese night’, and the ‘hop swap’ where punters are encouraged to bring a beer to swap with others and taste. On busy nights you may find someone playing the piano for a singalong. Brewers from nearby breweries (Including 5 Points) can regularly be found propping up the bar, and they and bar staff are always keen for a chat about the beer on offer, or the beer scene more generally. Card Only – No cash. ELAC CAMRA cider pub of the year 2022.
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden Cafe13 Dalston Lane
Hackney
E8 3DF
Garden laid out by the local community in 2010 with the cafe opening in summer 2013. Drinks and food can be taken into heated greenhouse. Food is not available in Winter when the opening hours are likely to be shorter.
Regular beers from East London Brewing Company.
Dove Free House & Kitchen24-28 Broadway Market
Hackney
E8 4QJ
At the bottom of Broadway Market, this street-corner pub always has a vibrant atmosphere. The single bar has a good-size drinking area, with more seating to the rear. At least one local beer and another from a microbrewery are available on the four handpumps; there is also a wide selection of European – especially Belgian – bottled and draught beers. Food choices include Thai curry, game pie, wild boar burgers and four different sausages to accompany onion gravy and mash.
Duke Of Wellington260 Haggerston Road
Hackney
E8 4EP
The pub took its present name to celebrate the adoption of the Duke as Prime Minister. Haggerston appears in the Doomsday Book as Hergodstone after Hergod a local Saxon leader who erected a stone memorial in the area. .
Farr’s Dalston17-19 Dalston Lane
Hackney
E8 3DF
The premises are a former commercial property leased from Hackney council . Fashioned in a “distressed” style with raw brickwork, exposed pipework and “pre-owned” furniture. there are plans to have a dining area upstairs whilst the adjoining premises will be used as offices. Portobello took over from Antic here in late 2020.
Five Points Brewery Taproom.61 Mare Street
Hackney
E8 4RG
Five Points brewery Taproom with a vibrant atmosphere based at the warehouse on Mare Street. There is seating downstairs and on the mezzanine level. In the summer there is outside seating in the yard. Up to two Casks from Five Points and a wide range of Keg beers with some guest beers available. You can also pre book a Brewery Tour. ACE Pizzas are available. 3 x 6 shelters have been installed and the toilets refurbished.
Hackney Tap354 Mare Street
Hackney
E8 1HR
Conversion of the Old Hackney Town Hall from a bookmakers to a pub.
Small inside area with a covered outside space. 22 taps serve the beer and there is a live beer list on the website. Gyoza dumplings are the food offering.
Old Ship Inn2 Sylvester Path
Hackney
E8 1EN
Close to the Hackney Empire and accessible via a small corridor from Mare Street as well as a frontage on Sylvester path. Refurbished as a more upmarket pub in early 2014 when the lease was taken on by Urban Pubs & Bars, the former owners of Real Pubs; 4 hand-pumps dispense ales primarily from local breweries such as Hapenny and Trumans and the food uses locally sourced ingredients
Pembury Tavern90 Amhurst Road
Hackney
E8 1JH
Closed for some time after a fire in the 1990s, this corner pub was reopened in 2006 by Milton Brewery of Cambridgeshire. Acquired by the Five Points brewery the pub was stylishly refurbished in September 2018 retaining the spacious interior, hardwood floors and the bar billiards table. The pub has a buzzing atmosphere. The beer range includes two rotating guest beers usually a classic and a Modern Craft Ale and sixteen keg lines. New York style pizzas are available Monday to Saturday and Roasts on Sunday. Both menus include Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat options. Local CAMRA community pub of the year 2020. Card only. No cash.
Prince George40 Parkholme Road
Hackney
E8 3AG
Now a Remarkable Pubs Free house. Ex Whitbread. Large one bar pub. Sparsely furnished with interesting prints of Brighton and pub sign of Prince Regent in flagrante. Decorated with bust of Brunel and stuffed birds in glass cages.

In Hackney Central, is there a lot of green space?

One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Hackney Central offers room to roam.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Clapton Square10 Clapton Square, London4.1255
Hackney Downs ParkDowns Park Road, London4.32116
St. John at Hackney Churchyard GardensLower Clapton Road, London4.5340
Garden of Earthly Delights161 Graham Road, London4.89
Shore Gardens11 Frampton Park Road, London4.310
St Thomas’s Square GardensMare Street, LondonN/AN/A
The Magic Circle26C Martello Street, London41
Elsdale Edible Garden49 Loddiges Road, LondonN/AN/A
London FieldsLondon Fields West Side, London4.97
St Thomas’s Recreation GroundSaint Thomas’s Square, London4.413
Compost bin10 Martello Street, LondonN/AN/A
St Thomas’s Long Burial GroundSaint Thomas’s Square, London41
Colvestone conversation11 Chester Crescent, LondonN/AN/A
Build up Hackney ParkLondon4.34
Clapton PondLower Clapton Road, LondonN/AN/A
Hackney Downs Community OrchardDowns Road, LondonN/AN/A
Core Landscapes Rooftop GardenWardle Street, London51
Homerton GroveLondon Borough of, London3.54
Kit Crowley GardensLondon31
Saint Thomas SquareLondonN/AN/A

Museums & Galleries in the region

Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Hackney Central below.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Hackney Museum1 Reading Lane, London4.6135

What kind of gyms are there in Hackney Central?

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Hackney Central could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Fit This3 Reading Lane, London4.3458
Kings Hall Leisure Centre39 Lower Clapton Road, London4.3562
Bloodline Gym156 Lower Clapton Road, London4.362
Tempo 301 | E8Unit 1, Great Eastern Buildings, Reading Lane, London4.391
London Fields Fitness Studio379 Mentmore Terrace, London4.384
The Petchey AcademyShacklewell Lane, London4.361
The Fitness Retreats1 Manor Brett, Brett Road, London4.34
FieldWorks47 Martello Street, London4.310
Our parks bootcamp145A Richmond Road, London4.31
Kuu London76 Lower Clapton Road, London4.3138
Hotpod Yoga HackneyArch 406 Mentmore Terrace, London4.345
Art of Yoga15 Haven East, 146 Dalston Ln, Hackney, London4.312
London Fields LidoLondon Fields West Side, London4.34466
The Refinery E9The Refinery, 14 Collent Street, London4.395
KB Training HackneyDalston Square, Dalston Lane, London4.397
Titan Body Building Gym255 Mare Street, London4.369
Carrera’s Studio – Martial ArtsFrampton Park Road, London4.33
Evolve AthleticEvolve Athletic Arch, Hackney Downs Studios, 2 Amhurst Terrace, London4.316
Urban Escrima Self Defence379-380, Ace, Railway Arches, Mentmore Terrace, London4.39
MoreYogaUnit B2, Atkins Square, London4.344

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