In short: Laid Back Removals moves homes in Hackney & Dalston, E8, from our base in Marylebone. Homes here are mostly Victorian terraces, warehouse lofts and estates. Streets are run by Hackney Council, which asks for 7 working days’ notice for a parking suspension.
Removals in Hackney & Dalston start from £139. See our prices.
Moving a home in Hackney & Dalston
Victorian terraces
Houses split into flats, with narrow stairs and no lifts. Two movers for big items.
Warehouse lofts
Big rooms and goods lifts. Ask your managing agent to book the lift.
Estates
Ask the estate office about loading and parking.
Rent in Hackney & Dalston
Average private rents in Hackney, September 2026:
Source: Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents. Rents in Hackney changed by 3.9% over the year. The London average is £2,338.
Parking on moving day in Hackney & Dalston
Nothing slows a London move down like nowhere to park the van. Streets here are run by Hackney Council. To guarantee space for the van, book a parking suspension:
- Notice: 7 working days. The day you apply, weekends and bank holidays don’t count.
- Cost: a £93.50 admin fee. For a home move, bay fees for up to 3 bays are waived on day one, so a one-day move costs £93.50. Extra days are £41 per space.
- Late? Applying inside 7 working days adds £150, if the council accepts it.
- Quick loads: loading on single and double yellow lines is allowed for up to 40 minutes of continuous loading.
Source: Hackney Council, parking bay suspension. Checked October 2026.
From the team: Broadway Market is busy on Saturdays and Ridley Road Market runs most days. Tell us your street and we’ll plan the timing.
Living in Hackney & Dalston
Getting around
- Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland (Overground)
- Hackney Central and Hackney Downs (Overground)
- London Fields and Haggerston (Overground)
Parks and green space
- London Fields
- Hackney Downs
- Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Shopping and markets
- Broadway Market (Saturdays)
- Ridley Road Market
- Mare Street
Culture
- Hackney Empire
- Rio Cinema
- Arcola Theatre
Journey times from Hackney & Dalston
The fastest weekday journey from Dalston Junction into London’s main hubs.
| To | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Circus | 21 min | Windrush line then Victoria line |
| Bank | 21 min | Windrush line then District line |
| King’s Cross | 16 min | Windrush line then Victoria line |
| Canary Wharf | 20 min | Windrush line then Elizabeth line |
Weekday daytime, station to station. Source: TfL Journey Planner, checked October 2026. Times can change with engineering works.
London fact
Ridley Road Market has been trading in Dalston since the 1880s.
For your move: Market days bring stalls and crowds to the street, so parking nearby needs a plan.
Where to eat after your move in Hackney & Dalston
Our picks for your first meals in Hackney & Dalston.
Kingsland High Street. South Indian food.
Dalston Lane. A set menu mixing Japan and Italy.
Kingsland High Street. Turkish grills and breakfast.
Kingsland Road. Vegan Ethiopian food.
Checked on Google Maps, October 2026. Opening hours change, so check before you go.
Hackney & Dalston moving questions
Can you move me out of a top-floor flat with no lift?
Yes. That’s a lot of Hackney. Tell us the floor and what’s moving, and we’ll send the right size team.
Do I need a parking suspension in Hackney & Dalston?
It often helps, because it guarantees the space. Hackney Council needs 7 working days’ notice. We’ll tell you what your street needs when we quote. Book it with Hackney Council.
Can you move me in Hackney & Dalston at short notice?
Often, yes, subject to availability. We move any time, day or night, across London. Send your details and write your date and time.