A creative, quirky neighbourhood, Hackney Wick has grown to become a popular destination for students, young professionals and creatives. The area is sandwiched between two well-known London spaces; the Olympic Park and Victoria Park giving residents plenty of choices for scenic walks. Situated in Zone 2, Hackney Wick is a prime location for commuters and students wanting the city lifestyle in a less populated area.
Young area
Excellent amenities
Hackney Wick has a young population, with the majority of the residents being between the ages of 19-40. Due to the young demographic of the area, there are many great places to eat, shop and meet with friends.
Being so close to many different parks and scenic walks, Hackney Wick doesn’t just deliver the city lifestyle, but a quieter atmosphere too. In just a short walk, you can be in a completely different area of Hackney Wick with the same great vibe.
Hackney Wick has a known art and creative scene with a large number of studios, printing and publishing offices. Hackney Wick is also adorned with stunning street art that brings colour and life into the area.
Students, Young professionals, Commuters, Trendy community vibe
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Places to walk, Scenic routes, Arts and Entertainment facilities
Hackney Wick has one of the lowest crime rates within the borough of Hackney making it a safe place to live as a student
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park was built for the 2021 Summer Olympics and has since seen many creative, educational and travel related regeneration projects. The park spans over four east London boroughs and offers many amenities for residents and visitors. This includes a new Victoria and Albert Museum and Sadler’s Wells Ballet theatre, bringing even more arts and entertainment into the area!
If you’ve ever wanted to live by a canal Hackney Wick is the place to be. The area is surrounded by the Hertford Union Canal which connects to the River Lee Navigation. Along the canal you'll find amazing bars and restaurants with outdoor seating giving you scenic views of this east London landmark. The canal is a great way of spotting hidden gems that you may not have noticed on other London public transport.
Located on the canal’s edge of Hackney Wick is CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria, a four floored bar, restaurant and microbrewery. On each floor of this old factory there is something to explore, from the homemade pizzas and craft beers to Silo, the world’s first zero-waste restaurant. CRATE also provides tours of the brewery to those wanting to have a deep dive into the world of craft beer.
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park was built for the 2021 Summer Olympics and has since seen many creative, educational and travel related regeneration projects. The park spans over four east London boroughs and offers many amenities for residents and visitors. This includes a new Victoria and Albert Museum and Sadler’s Wells Ballet theatre, bringing even more arts and entertainment into the area!
If you’ve ever wanted to live by a canal Hackney Wick is the place to be. The area is surrounded by the Hertford Union Canal which connects to the River Lee Navigation. Along the canal you'll find amazing bars and restaurants with outdoor seating giving you scenic views of this east London landmark. The canal is a great way of spotting hidden gems that you may not have noticed on other London public transport.
Located on the canal’s edge of Hackney Wick is CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria, a four floored bar, restaurant and microbrewery. On each floor of this old factory there is something to explore, from the homemade pizzas and craft beers to Silo, the world’s first zero-waste restaurant. CRATE also provides tours of the brewery to those wanting to have a deep dive into the world of craft beer.
House
£1,847
Per month, based on 3 bedroom property
Halls
£952
Per month, dependant on chosen halls
Utilities
£155
Per month
Wifi
£35.00
Per month
Council Tax
£1,146
Per year
Fibre Download Speed
80 Mbps
Fibre Upload Speed
20 Mbps
5G/4G
Good Coverage
Based on all major phone networks
Pint of Beer
£3.50
Gym Membership
£35.00
Per month
Weekly Food Shop
£25.00
A hidden garden cafe serving delicious coffee and homemade brunch.
A delicious brunch spot, served in an arty, laid-back setting with vintage furnishings.
A bar & restaurant in a canal side warehouse space. They serve a variety of craft beer & wine on tap, as well as tasty burgers from Burger & Beyond.
A floating bar and restaurant, with rustic décor offering seasonal fare with coffee, cocktails, beer & cider.
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Hackney Wick was rated with one of the lowest crime rates within the borough of Hackney, making the area safe for residents. The area is surrounded by public spaces, shops, restaurants and universities giving life to the area even late into the night. A lot of bars and nightlife spots open until late here in Hackney Wick with police presence on the weekends too.
Hackney Wick is surrounded by universities making it an ideal place to start your university journey. The universities in the area are International College of Musical Theatre, Staffordshire University Digital Institute, UCL East, and London College of Fashion. With such a big university community surrounding Hackney Wick, the area has become a big student population with the amenities to mirror the demographic.
Absolutely. Since Hackney Wick is becoming more tailored to students and the younger demographic, more affordable properties are becoming available. As the area is surrounded by universities, Hackney Wick and the surrounding areas are seeing student halls popping up everywhere, in the form of tower blocks and apartment buildings. Traveling in and out of Hackney Wick is super simple too, with the London Overground station being in the centre of the area allowing you to get into the city centre in 30 minutes.
If you're after delicious food and a buzzing atmosphere, head to the canals edge. Here you'll find an abundance of water side restaurants, cafes and bars.