Hackney

Have been offered a room in Hackney and just wondered what people thought of the place. The only thing I know about Hackney is the 'Murder Mile!' How long would it take to cycle to the west end?

murder mile is clapton.

to be honest, you might experience some crime, but you might also feel at home amidst the vast horde of 'creatives', or 'bright young things' who are so proud to call hackney home, like some kind of urban martha gellhorn.

half hour to west end.