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House prices in Hackney
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Hackney is among the priciest places in the UK to buy a home, with the average property valued at £608,470. Detached prices typically run at £1,327,200, well above the national figure.
That's 124% above the UK average of £271,295.
Hackney house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Hackney
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £1,327,200 ▲ +0.5%
- Semi-detached £1,182,327 ▲ +2.8%
- Terraced £958,241 ▲ +2.8%
- Flat £528,210 ▼ -0.6%
Affordability
A typical home in Hackney costs 11.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Hackney ranks nationally →
Hackney is the 22nd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 109,438 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Hackney.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 63.1%
- Median floor area 63 m²
- Median annual energy cost £574
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Merton £597,138
- House prices in Barnet £590,583
- House prices in City of London £626,980
- House prices in Haringey £633,853
- House prices in Kingston upon Thames £582,403
- House prices in Southwark £578,683
- House prices in Ealing £568,887
- House prices in Wandsworth £659,547
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Hackney?
- The average house price in Hackney is £608,470, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Hackney changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Hackney have risen +0.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Hackney by property type?
- Latest average prices in Hackney:
- detached homes: £1,327,200
- semi-detached homes: £1,182,327
- terraced homes: £958,241
- flats: £528,210
- Is Hackney affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Hackney costs 11.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Hackney ranks nationally.
- Is Hackney an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Hackney costs £608,470 — 124% more than the UK average of £271,295. Hackney is the 22nd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Hackney?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Hackney's average of £608,470, expect roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £1,000–£1,500 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Hackney?
- On a typical Hackney sale at £608,470, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £7,300–£11,000, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Hackney?
- Moving home in Hackney typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.