The opportunity

The market conditions in Hackney are great for encouraging High Value Manufacturing companies. Hackney was a busy manufacturing borough, specialising in fashion products such as bags and shoes as well as large scale print and publishing works. This has left the borough with a legacy of, often very attractive, old industrial premises. These premises are ideal for conversion to a large number of high value manufacturing uses such as furniture making, fashion and creative metal working (e.g. jewellery and sculpting).  Hackney’s location on the city fringe is ideal for companies who need to be close to the Central London and City market but require light industrial space at lower rents. The benefits of the location are set to improve with the arrival of the East London Line.

Hackney also has the unique benefit of being a hub for the sort of creative expertise that adds value to a number of manufacturing processes. Hackney is full of talented young artists who enjoy the borough’s edgy image and entertainment. This pool of talent is driving the borough’s High Value Manufacturing industry, adding to the exciting and innovative nature of the area and attracting more businesses in turn.