Area guide — E8
Moving to Hackney
Homes in Hackney sold for an average of £709,000 over the last 12 months, about level with London. London Fields, Broadway Market and street upon street of Victorian terraces — the creative-economy heartland that quietly became one of east London's strongest family markets. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £29,300 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 2.7% on the year, from 315 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £583,500 | |
| Terraced | £1,228,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £1,765,500 | |
| Detached | £832,500 |
Flats make up 83% of sales here, which pulls the headline average below the house figures.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Hackney a good place to buy?
Prices fell 2.7% over the last 12 months, across 315 recorded sales. London Fields, Broadway Market and street upon street of Victorian terraces — the creative-economy heartland that quietly became one of east London's strongest family markets.
What do homes cost in Hackney?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £709,000 — about level with London. Flats average £583,500, terraced houses average £1,228,000.
What are moving costs in Hackney?
Buying an average-priced £709,000 home typically costs around £29,300 on top of the price — roughly £25,450 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Hackney?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.