Hackney is a remarkably diverse borough in the East of London, on the edge of the City. From the parks, cafés and restaurants of Stoke Newington in the north of the borough, to the trendy bars and clubs in Shoreditch and Hoxton, Hackney has something for everyone. You can find Turkish, Vietnamese, Indian, Caribbean and Kosher food, an amazing array of street markets and independent shops selling everything from vintage clothes to local art. The newly restored Hackney Empire Theatre is one of London's finest Victorian music halls and the architecture across the borough ranges from Georgian Squares to converted warehouses. The borough has a thriving arts and music scene and attracts families, students, City workers, young professionals and many other people who want to make their life in this fascinating corner of the capital. Hackney has been for centuries a place where immigrant communities from all over the world have made their homes. Hackney has so much to offer, but it's the people that live here that makes it really special.

Here are a few things you might want to know about Hackney...

Top 10 Hackney facts:

1. Hackney has more parks and green spaces than any other inner London borough
2. Hackney will play host to 30% of the 2012 Olympic precinct, including the International Broadcast Media Centre
3. We're officially the best borough in London for cyclists (London Transport Awards 2006)
4. We're also home to Britain's only 100% organic farmers market at Stoke Newington
5. Our schools' GCSE results have gone up by two thirds in four years
6. Hackney Council has just opened London's only 50m heated outdoor pool at London Fields
7. Hackney has one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the country and is home to London's biggest Turkish speaking community and the largest Charedi Orthodox Jewish population in Europe
8. The Audit Commission has said Hackney Council is the most improved in London and in the top ten most improved in the country
9. Crime in Hackney has dropped 22% in two years, the fastest drop in London
10. Which are just some of the reasons that more than 20,000 Hackney residents wear their I Love Hackney badge with pride

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