Policy, evidence and statistics
This information is known as Hackney’s shared evidence base and is used by the Council and our partners to make decisions.
If can’t find what you are looking for, or for more information please contact us at research@hackney.gov.uk.
Hackney community strategy
The Hackney community strategy 2018 to 2028 sets out our collective response to the big changes we’ve experienced and the challenges we face in our borough. It sets out our vision for the kind of future we’d like to see for our communities, and lays out the steps we’re going to take to achieve this.
Plans, policies and strategies
Our plans, policies and strategies help us deliver the sustainable community strategy.
Hackney profile
A guide to the borough’s population with key data on economy, health, housing, environment, crime, development and equalities:
Ward profiles
Key statistics for each of Hackney’s 21 wards.
In-depth research and needs assessments
Population
Population: Information including official estimates of the size and structure of the population, and data on current characteristics and future growth trends.
Community safety partnership plan
Community safety partnership plan: Outlines our priorities for cutting crime and improving safety.
City and Hackney health and wellbeing profile
Hackney health and wellbeing profile: A detailed description of the health and wellbeing needs of the local population.
Hackney Housing Strategy
Hackney Housing Strategy: Sets out the council’s plans for housing in Hackney across all tenures.
Hackney resident surveys
See Hackney resident survey 2024 (PDF 4.4mb)
See Hackney resident survey 2022 (PDF 3mb)
See Hackney resident survey 2018 (PDF 973kb)
Hackney Economic profile 2022
A descriptive statistical analysis on Hackney’s business base, jobs and workforce. This report offers insight into the strengths of Hackney’s economy. The report relies on data from 2021 to 2022 and it also includes several previous years to illustrate growth.
See Hackney economic profile 2022 – full report (PDF 4.8mb)
See Hackney economic profile 2022 – Summary (PDF 2.9mb)
Hackney business survey results
See Hackney business survey 2023 summary (PDF 72kb)
See Hackney business survey 2023 report (PDF 2mb)
Inclusive economy strategy
The Inclusive economy strategy: Responds to the growing recognition that economic growth, left to its own devices, clearly does not work for everyone and sets out how the Council, working with partners will seek to shape a more inclusive economy in Hackney.
Hackney Indices of Deprivation 2019
Indices of deprivation overall briefing (PDF 553kb): Details on deprivation in neighbourhoods and the types of deprivation such as income, health, housing and education. It also covers deprivation among children and older people. The next Indices of Deprivation is due to be published in late 2025.
Local development framework
Local development framework: Determines how the planning system will shape Hackney in the future.
Equality and diversity
Equality and diversity information on our employees and service users, a range of information about our duties under the Equalities Act 2010 and our equality and cohesion policy.
Overview and scrutiny
Our four scrutiny panels: Living in Hackney, Working in Hackney, Children in Hackney and Health in Hackney, review services to see how well they are performing and if any improvements can be made. Their reports can be found on our overview and scrutiny pages.
Consultations
We regularly consult the public and other interested groups such as businesses about our plans. You can read about the outcomes of these consultations on our Consultation Hub.
Further sources of data
Understanding and using key data sources (google slides) shows where data about Hackney and its people can be found. It includes information about regional and national sources, such as the Greater London Authority and the Office for National Statistics.