Hackney is a rapidly developing area of London, sitting in transport zone 2 with good bus and rail links to the City, Docklands and West End.

Extensive regeneration is evident across the borough, from the refurbishment of The Hackney Empire to the new Central Library and Museum. Also popular are the many opens spaces and places of interest like Hackney Downs, Victoria Park, London Fields and Broadway Market to name but a few, with a variety of speciality shops and several eateries and wine bars.

The Hackney borough has over 70 primary and secondary schools. The newly opened Mossbourne, Petchey and Bridge Academies have proved very popular with residents.