Is EC2A 4BT a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2607 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC2A 4BT. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
460
Anti-social behaviour
407
Shoplifting
378
Other theft
371
Theft from the person
309
Burglary
147
Public order
147
Drugs
113

House prices

£605,729

Average price in Hackney (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 2.6% year on year.

Terraced
£960,633
Semi-detached
£1,193,876
Detached
£1,330,617
Flat / maisonette
£524,885

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC2A 4BT specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near EC2A 4BT on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2A 4BT on Check Food Hygiene

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