Buy-to-Let Yields in Hackney
5 postcode districts | Best: E9 | Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
The average gross rental yield in Hackney is 3.7% in 2026. This is based on 5,101 Land Registry transactions and VOA rent data. The median property costs £575,000 and rents for £1,850 a month. The best postcode is E9.
Best Postcode Districts in Hackney
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Sales (3yr) ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 | LONDON | 4.27 | £520,000 | 851 |
| E5 | LONDON | 4.19 | £530,000 | 1,157 |
| N16 | LONDON | 3.86 | £575,000 | 1,640 |
| E8 | LONDON | 3.62 | £612,500 | 1,237 |
| EC2A | LONDON | 2.45 | £905,410 | 216 |
Check the stamp duty guide before making an offer on any of these postcodes.
Hackney Buy-to-Let Overview
Hackney offers an average gross rental yield of 3.7% across 5 postcode districts, with a median property price of £575,000 and typical monthly rents of £1,850. This is above the England average of 3.6%, making it a competitive area for buy-to-let investment.
Use our rental yield calculator to model your own numbers for a property in Hackney.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Hackney?
The average gross rental yield in Hackney is 3.7%, based on 5,101 property transactions and VOA rental data. Median property price is £575,000 with typical rents of £1,850/month.
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Hackney?
The highest-yielding postcodes in Hackney are E9 (4.3%), E5 (4.2%), and N16 (3.9%). These areas offer the strongest returns relative to property prices.
How does Hackney compare to the London average?
Hackney averages 3.7% gross yield, above the London average of 3.5%. With 5 postcode districts to choose from, investors can find competitive buy-to-let returns in the area.