Our area guide to Haggerston gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
E2
Haggerston Area Overview
Haggerston is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. It is bounded by Hackney Road on the south, Kingsland road on the west, Middleton Road on the north with London Fields and Broadway Market on the east.
Haggerston Property Types & Architecture
In the 1990s a number of the areas' more rundown housing estates were refurbished and some disused public buildings were privately converted as gated communities. Some Victorian houses can still be found as well as some old mansion flats.
Haggerston Shopping & Entertainment
The main shopping area for the area is Bethnal Green Road.
General E2 is not known for its nightlife, however some restaurants can be found around the Globe Road area.
Haggerston Parks & Commons
Haggerston Park is a pretty open space and offers soccer pitches for hire. York Hall is a well known boxing venue.
Haggerston Who lives here?
Young professionals, families, City commuters.
Guide to Haggerston transport links:
Trains
- Bethnal Green (National Rail)
- Cambridge Heath
Tubes
- Bethnal Green (Central Line) (Zone 2)
Haggerston Local Authorities:
Haggerston
is is represented by
Hackney Council, Tower Hamlets Counci.
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Haggerston Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the Haggerston area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Hackney |
£858 |
£1,001 |
£1,144 |
£1,287 |
£1,573 |
£1,859 |
£2,145 |
£2,574 |
| Tower Hamlets |
£724 |
£845 |
£965 |
£1,086 |
£1,327 |
£1,569 |
£1,810 |
£2,172 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Haggerston & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Haggerston fall under the Hackney Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Haggerston by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Haggerston:
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