Hackney Central is a sub-district of Hackney in the London Borough of Hackney in London, England and is four miles (6.4 km) northeast of Charing Cross.
Hackney Central.
| Hackney Central Hackney | |
|---|---|
| • Charing Cross | 4 mi (6.4 km) SW |
| London borough | Hackney |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
Is Hackney in Central?
Hackney Central is a London Overground station on the North London line in Hackney Central, Greater London. It lies between Dalston Kingsland and Homerton and is in Travelcard Zone 2.
Which part of London is Hackney?
East London
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.
What’s considered central London?
The London Plan defines the ‘Central Activities Zone’ policy area, which comprises the City of London, most of Westminster and the inner parts of Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth.
Which zone is Hackney?
Zone 2
Hackney Central station is on the North London Line within Zone 2, in the London Borough of Hackney.
How rough is Hackney?
Crime and Safety in Hackney. Hackney is among the top 5 most dangerous boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Hackney in 2021 was 105 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to London’s overall crime rate, coming in 21% higher than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents.
Why is Hackney so popular?
The borough is one of London’s greenest, so you are never too far away from a park, and it also benefits from great transport links with easy access to The City and Central London. Broadway Market in the heart of E8 to the South of London Fields is well established and very popular on weekends.
Is Hackney a rich area?
The borough of Hackney falls outside the top ten richest boroughs in London. With the average house priced at £622,000, it takes the number 11 slot.
Is Hackney a nice area of London?
Vogue voted it one of the 15 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. No doubt thanks partly to the appeal of London Fields and Broadway Market. As for practicality, Hackney recently won the vote for London’s most liveable borough. This is due to the smart redesign of its streets and town centres.
Is Hackney inner or outer London?
The statutory Inner London boroughs are: Camden. Greenwich. Hackney.
What are the 3 parts of Central London?
Central London areas
- Kensington.
- Marylebone.
- Mayfair.
- Pimlico.
- Westminster.
Which zones are Central London?
Central London is zone 1, zone 2 is the ring around zone 1, zone 3 is the ring around 2 and so on.
Stations in two zones
- Earl’s Court tube station is in zone 1/2.
- If you travel from Earl’s Court to Heathrow (zone 6), the single fare is charged from zone 2 to zone 6, not from zone 1-6.
- ABBA Arena is in zone 2/3.
What area is most central in London?
Central London Neighborhoods
- Westminster.
- Victoria.
- Belgravia.
- Pimlico.
- Knightsbridge.
- Connaught Village.
- Paddington and Bayswater.
- Little Venice and Maida Vale. Just north of Paddington and Bayswater, Little Venice and Madia Vale are two more of the best central London neighborhoods to live and stay in.
Does Hackney have a tube station?
The London Borough of Hackney has one station located on its western border.
What are the 6 London zones?
London railway stations in Fare Zone 6
- Bexley. Zone 6. C.
- Crews Hill. Zone 6. D.
- Debden. Zone 6. E.
- Ewell West. Zone 6. F.
- Fulwell. Zone 6. G.
- Gidea Park. Zone 6. H.
- Hornchurch. Zone 6. I.
- Ickenham. Zone 6. K.
Is Zone 3 Central London?
Here are some good alternatives to zone 1 and 2, with our favourite top three family areas in Zone 3, a little more remote than the heart of Central London, but well connected to central London, and with a “village” atmosphere.
Is Hackney a deprived borough?
Hackney is one of London’s most deprived boroughs (1) and a highly ethnically diverse local authority.
What are the 3 most popular crimes in Hackney?
Likewise, violence against the person is Hackney’s second most-reported crime, comprising 31% of the borough’s total crime. Burglary accounts for 10% of crime in the area, while criminal damage makes up 8%. Theft and handling, being the most reported crime in Hackney, makes up 39% of the total crime reported.
What is the roughest part of Hackney?
Hoxton East and Shoreditch
The popular area of Shoreditch and Hoxton East has been revealed as Hackney’s most dangerous ward. With hundreds of bars, restaurants and trendy nightclubs, it often attracts pick-pocketers, with the Met recording 42 cases of theft from a person.
Which part of Hackney is best?
At the southern end of London Fields is one of the city’s best streets, Broadway Market. Here you’ll find some classic pubs, The Cat and Mutton and the Dove, as well as shops, cafes, and restaurants. And on Saturday there’s the incredible – if incredibly busy – food market which is always worth a visit.
What famous people live in Hackney?
Jessica Tandy, actress, born in Clapton. Robert Westerby, British (The Invisible Man (1958 TV series)), and Hollywood (The Three Lives of Thomasina), screenwriter; author; boxer. Rachel Whiteread, artist, lives and works in Dalston. Ray Winstone, actor, born in Homerton.