Hackney, London, N1 7QA

Hackney, London is a district in East London, England, forming around two‑thirds of the area of the modern London Borough of Hackney, to which it gives its name. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Charing Cross and includes part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Historically it was within the county of Middlesex. The district is described as a part of East London and is situated within the borough that shares its name. The locality lies within the broader context of London and is referenced in the summary as a district in East London, England.