Hackney is one of the most rapidly developing areas of London, sitting squarely in transport Zone 2 with good rail and bus links to the City, Docklands and the West End. Massive regeneration is in evidence across the borough, from the magnificently refurbished Hackney Empire to the new £25 million Central Library and museum.

New investment is not the only attraction here: There are some real architectural gems to be unearthed in the borough's 21 conservation areas, whether you're seeking an imposing Georgian town-house or a charming bay-fronted Victorian terrace.

Five areas around the backbone of Mare Street engender particularly strong interest from homebuyers:

• Clapton Square and Sutton Place offer Georgian finery and historical grandeur.
• London Fields Conservation Area, west of Mare Street, offers street upon street of pretty two, three & four-storey early Victorian houses surrounding the verdant and peaceful spaces of London Fields itself.
• Broadway market is a hub of art galleries, restaurants, bars and original shops at the southern edge of London Fields and is the closest of these areas to the City.
• Finally the area just north of the beautiful and expansive Victoria Park and to the East of Mare Street offers property to suit a wide range of lifestyles and budgets, from loft living and live/work spaces to Georgian villas and beautifully preserved Victorian terraces.

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