Compare Letting Agents in Hackney

The London Borough of Hackney is an inner east London borough with a population of around 280,000 and one of the most economically and demographically diverse local authorities in the UK. It covers Hackney Central, Dalston, Stoke Newington, Stamford Hill, Clapton, Homerton, Hoxton, Shoreditch (the eastern half — Shoreditch straddles Hackney and Tower Hamlets), London Fields, Hackney Wick and parts of De Beauvoir Town. The borough is anchored by the Homerton University Hospital (Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust), Hackney Council, the East London tech-and-creative cluster (which centres on Shoreditch, Hoxton and Hackney Wick), the settled Orthodox Jewish community in Stamford Hill, and London-wide professional commuters drawn to the borough''s gentrification growth story. Hackney is served by the London Overground (Highbury & Islington to Stratford via Dalston, Hackney Central and Homerton — one of the most-used Overground lines), the Central, Victoria, Northern and Hammersmith & City Underground lines (at the borough''s fringes), and the Elizabeth Line at Liverpool Street.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for landlords in Hackney. Whether you are looking for the best letting agent fees or detailed market insights, we have the data to help you succeed.

Top Rated Letting Agents in Hackney

We have vetted the following agents based on their track record, regulatory compliance, and verified landlord feedback in the Hackney area.

1. About The Stay

Hackney, EC2M

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 4572 0640

2. Ak247 Homes Ltd

Hackney, EC2M

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 07950 796879

3. Arlington Estates

Hackney, EC1V

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 3907 3436

4. Austin Homes London

Hackney, EC1V

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 4572 9557
★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 7382 2860

6. Bells Estate Agent

Hackney, E1

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 7046 0367

7. Bells Estate Agent

Hackney, E1

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 7112 8120

8. Bennett Walden

Hackney, E8

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 3879 5696
★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 020 8800 1133

10. BuyLondonFlat.com

Hackney, E1

★ N/A
0 reviews
Phone: 01233 800985

Local Market Insights & Statistics

Hackney has been one of London''s strongest gentrification growth stories for over a decade. London Fields, Dalston, De Beauvoir Town and parts of Hackney Central run gentrified Victorian terraces and converted warehouse apartments — one- and two-bedroom apartments let from £1,800 to £2,800pcm at 3.5%–4.5% gross yields. Hoxton and Shoreditch (the Hackney side) run creative-and-tech apartment markets at similar rents and yields. Stoke Newington and Clapton are family-gentrified pockets at £2,000–£3,200pcm for family stock. Stamford Hill operates as a distinct settled-community market driven by the Orthodox Jewish population — stock here is family-let with long tenancies. Homerton and Hackney Wick are the borough''s newer growth zones. Hackney Council operates active selective licensing schemes and one of London''s more extensive additional HMO licensing regimes.

  • Average Rent
    £2000 PCM
  • Average Yield
    4.4%
  • Property Price
    £550,000
  • Demand Score
    85/100

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Hackney?

Letting agent fees in Hackney typically range from 8% to 15% for full management. Tenant-find only services usually cost between 75% and 100% of the first month's rent.

What is the average rental yield in Hackney?

The average rental yield in Hackney is currently around 4.4%, making it a stable area for property investors.

Is there high tenant demand in Hackney?

Hackney rental demand is anchored by the East London tech-and-creative cluster (Shoreditch, Hoxton, Hackney Wick — Google, Meta, plus hundreds of UK tech SMEs), the Homerton University Hospital, Hackney Council, the settled Orthodox Jewish community in Stamford Hill, and London-wide professional commuters drawn to the borough''s gentrification growth.

How We Research and Rank Letting Agents

AgentCheck is an independent comparison platform. The information on this page is compiled from multiple verified sources and scored algorithmically — no agent can pay for a higher position. Below is a full account of our methodology so you can assess the data for yourself.

How Rankings Are Determined

Each agent receives a composite score from six objective signals:

  1. Proximity — geographic distance from the searched postcode or area centre.
  2. Google rating — star rating sourced from Google Places; higher ratings score more highly.
  3. Review count — the volume of Google reviews, indicating an established track record.
  4. Profile completeness — agents who have submitted fee data, service descriptions, and contact details score higher than those with incomplete profiles.
  5. Verified / claimed status — agents who have claimed their listing through AgentCheck receive a modest boost, reflecting higher confidence that data is current and accurate.
  6. Response time — where enquiry response data is available, faster response times contribute a small positive signal.

Data Sources

  • Agent Self-Submissions: Letting agents provide their fee schedules, service inclusions, and business details directly through the AgentCheck platform. Submitted data is reviewed editorially before publication.
  • Google Places API: Business ratings, review counts, address, and contact details are sourced from the Google Places API and cross-checked against agent-provided data.
  • Public Rental Market Data: Average rent and yield figures are derived from publicly available property market datasets and are reviewed periodically for accuracy. They are indicative and may not reflect micro-local variation.
  • Local Authority Licensing Registers: Selective licensing and HMO licensing information is sourced from publicly available local authority publications and the MHCLG selective licensing database where available.
  • Direct Landlord Enquiries: Anonymised demand signals from landlord search and enquiry patterns on AgentCheck are used to calibrate the investor demand score for each area.

Limitations & Disclaimers

  • Coverage: Listings are most comprehensive in areas where five or more agents have been indexed. In smaller or rural markets the list may not be exhaustive.
  • Yield & rent figures: Average yield and rent statistics are indicative. Actual investment returns depend on property type, condition, tenant profile, and local micro-conditions that aggregate data cannot capture.
  • Google reviews: Review counts and ratings reflect publicly submitted Google reviews across all aspects of an agent's service and may include reviews unrelated to lettings specifically.
  • Fee data currency: Agent fee data reflects the most recently submitted figures. Always request a written fee schedule directly from any agent before signing a management agreement.
  • Unverified agents: Some agents have been discovered from public sources but not yet claimed or formally verified. Data accuracy for unclaimed profiles depends on public source quality.

Review Cadence & Editorial Independence

Area pages are reviewed by a property specialist every six months, or sooner where significant market changes are detected. The date of the most recent review is shown above.

AgentCheck is independently operated. Rankings are produced algorithmically from objective signals. No agent can pay for a higher position. Agents may subscribe to premium features (such as enhanced profile display), but subscription status does not alter the underlying ranking score. Editorial content is produced without commercial direction from any individual agent or industry body.

Reviewed by

AgentCheck Editorial

Property Specialist, AgentCheck

Last reviewed: 18 May 2026

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