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  • Families / Kids 11%
  • Couples 28%
  • Singles 50%
  • Retirees 11%
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lauryn
Level 5

lauryn reviewed Dalston, Hackney, Greater London

Mar 28, 2009
3/5Average

“Fantastic markets and local shopping”

This inner London district is currently undergoing regeneration and has seen a rapid increase in the cost of property recently. Most suited to professionals working in central London, Dalston is home to a large Polish community but also has influences from the...Full review
lauryn
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lauryn reviewed Finsbury Park, Hackney, Greater London

Mar 25, 2009
4/5Good

“Great atmosphere and lots to do”

Named after the 112 acre park that stands within the district, Finsbury Park is a vibrant multicultural area based a couple of miles north of central London. It is popular among professionals working in London and families, especially those of Greek and Turkis...Full review
lauryn
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lauryn reviewed Stamford Hill, Hackney, Greater London

Mar 21, 2009
3/5Average

“Diverse town in north London”

Based in the northern part of London, Stamford Hill is a popular location among the Jewish community. It is a diverse town sitting between Finsbury Park, Manor House, Tottenham, Upper Clapton and Stoke Newington and has decent transport links into central Lond...Full review
ajr67
Level 4

ajr67 reviewed Hewett Street, Hackney, Greater London

Jan 14, 2009
3/5Average

“Keeping fit in London”

If you are staying near Liverpool Street station or at least somewhere you can reach it easy enough and you are looking for a gym, Hewett Street has a fantastic establishment. Spending time in London can be such a party that you may feel as though you need to...Full review
ajr67
Level 4

ajr67 reviewed Scrutton Street, Hackney, Greater London

Jan 14, 2009
2/5Poor

“If you need print work, you know where to go.”

I’ve never seen as many printing shops in one street than I have in Scrutton Street. Its obviously handy for the local businesses and they must be doing a fine trade otherwise there wouldn’t be so many but it was certainly strange to see so many in close proxi...Full review
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Best streets in (and around) Hackney

Shoreditch High Street, Hackney, Greater London

4.5/5

“So trendy it hurts”

- ajr67
Depending on what magazines you read, Shoreditch has been one of the major centres of young London in recent years and there is no doubt that it’s become one of the major bohemian hangouts in London i...Full review

Westland Place, Hackney, Greater London

3.5/5

“Its definitely a pukka place.”

- ajr67
If you like the idea of going to celebrity restaurants and seeing the places where all the TV chefs put their money into, then Westland Place is a great place to stop off and se Jamie Olivers Fifteen...Full review

New Inn Street, Hackney, Greater London

3.5/5

“Move to the happening part of town”

- ajr67
Its easy to see why Shoreditch is viewed as one of the major cultural melting pots in London at the moment but given the amount of strip joints on the High Street, its also easy to see why not everyon...Full review

Pitfield Street, Hackney, Greater London

3.5/5

“You wont starve on Pitfield Street”

- ajr67
Pitfield Street appears to be the fast food capital of the local area and whatever type of food you are looking for to take away the munchies, you’ll find it on this stretch. There are a few other sto...Full review

Kingsland Road, Hackney, Greater London

3.5/5

“Quality Vietnamese food to keep you on the move”

- ajr67
Shoreditch is a good multicultural mix and its easy to get sucked into a drinking and partying lifestyle if you are there, so its always inevitable that some fast food will be called for. If you fancy...Full review

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