Hackney: population and statistics
Hackney has a population of 266,241 (2025) across 19.0 km², or 13,983 people per km². It ranks 78 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 266,241 residents
- 19.0 km²
- 13,983 people/km²
Hackney in numbers
Population of Hackney over time
Hackney had 261,929 residents in 2015 and 266,241 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 263,782 |
| 2021 | 260,082 |
| 2022 | 263,254 |
| 2023 | 267,493 |
| 2024 | 268,651 |
| 2025 | 266,241 |
All indicators for Hackney
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Hackney | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 8.9% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 358 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.4% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hackney | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 121,100 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 64 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 42.5% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 64 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.5% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 62 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 106,081 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 67 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 18.8% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 312 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 80.9% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 7 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 27.1% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 317 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 32.2% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 40.5% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 1 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £605,729 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 13 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −2.6% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 328 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hackney | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 11 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 65.9% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 14.4% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 14 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hackney | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 27,655 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 10 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 103.9 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 6 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 26,290 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 7 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £49,482 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 17 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hackney | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.3% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 128 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 6.9% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 7 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hackney | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 64.9% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 5 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Hackney ranks 20 by population.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): 27.1% in Hackney, compared with an average of 47.2% in London and 62.3% across the UK.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 8.9% in Hackney, compared with an average of 12.6% in London and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 22.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Households in social housing”.
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,667 football pitches.
- 49.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Islington, 3.1 km away.
Business sectors: Hackney
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical22.8% ×1.6
- Information and communication17.3% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Real estate8.1% ×1.8
- Construction6.2% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.6% ×1.6
Where is Hackney?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hackney?
Hackney has 266,241 residents (2025), ranking 78 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hackney?
Hackney covers 19.0 km², with a density of 13,983 people per km².
Is the population of Hackney growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hackney went from 261,929 to 266,241, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Hackney?
Hackney is in London (region). Latitude 51.545, longitude −0.058.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): what is the figure for Hackney?
In Hackney, “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)” stands at 27.1% (2021), ranking 317 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67.3%.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Hackney?
In Hackney, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 8.9% (2025), ranking 358 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border Hackney?
The nearest to Hackney are Islington (3.1 km), City of London (4.1 km), Southwark (4.9 km), Tower Hamlets (5.2 km), Waltham Forest (6.0 km).