Why are Hoxton and Woodberry Down outside Hackney's selective scheme?

Because the council's evidence did not find the high levels of housing hazards seen in other wards. Its evidence pack says the four wards left out, Haggerston, Hoxton East and Shoreditch, Hoxton West and Woodberry Down, will be kept under review. For now, a single-household let there needs no selective licence, but a share of three or more still needs an HMO licence, and with it an EICR.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Hackney?

Yes. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all landlords — including those renting properties in Hackney — to hold a valid EICR. The requirement has applied to all tenancies in England since April 2021. Landlords must provide a copy to tenants before they move in and to the local authority within 7 days of a written request. Failure to comply can result in a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach.

How much does an EICR cost in Hackney?

An EICR in Hackney starts from £67.99 for a studio apartment. A 1–3 bedroom property costs £94.99. Prices scale by property size up to £199.99 for an 8-bedroom HMO. The only location-based surcharge is £20 for properties within the London Congestion Charge Zone, and £10 if no free on-site parking is available.

How long does an EICR take in Hackney?

Most EICR inspections in Hackney take 2–4 hours depending on the size and age of the property. Older properties and larger installations may take slightly longer. You do not need to be present; a tenant or keyholder can provide access and the certificate will be emailed directly to you within 24 hours.

How often do I need an EICR?

The law requires an EICR every 5 years, or at each change of tenancy — whichever comes first. If the engineer recommends a shorter re-inspection interval in the report (for example 2 years on an older or complex installation), that interval takes precedence. Always keep the EICR certificate on file — you must be able to supply a copy to tenants and your local authority on request.

What happens if my EICR fails?

An EICR is classified as 'unsatisfactory' if the engineer finds a C1 (immediate danger) or C2 (potentially dangerous) code. C1 hazards must be made safe by the engineer before leaving the property. C2 observations must be remedied within 28 days and evidenced in writing to your local authority before the property can be legally let. C3 codes (improvement recommended) do not cause the EICR to fail — the property can still receive a satisfactory result. We can arrange remedial works through our network of NICEIC approved electricians.

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What is an EICR?

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection and test of all fixed electrical wiring, sockets, switches, light fittings and the consumer unit within a rental property. A qualified NICEIC approved electrician tests every circuit from the consumer unit, checks earthing and bonding arrangements, and assigns a condition code to every observation that falls below the current British Standard BS 7671 — the IET Wiring Regulations. The result is a written report that tells you whether the electrical installation is satisfactory for continued use and — if not — what needs to be addressed and within what timeframe.

Since April 2021, every private landlord in England has been legally required to hold a valid EICR and renew it every five years. This national duty applies in Hackney as it does across England, and an HMO licence can add its own conditions on top. Failure to comply can result in a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach and a remedial notice from your local authority.

Legal requirement: The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 apply to all rental properties in Hackney. Every landlord must hold a valid EICR, provide a copy to tenants before they move in, and supply it to their local authority within 7 days of a written request. Failure carries a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach.

EICR in Hackney — local property context

Most Hackney households live in flats: 60.4% in purpose-built blocks, against 40.3% across London, and 15.5% in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses (Census 2021). Terraced houses hold only 13.9%. Much of the stock is old, with 34.9% of council tax properties built before 1919 (VOA 2025), while the interwar years account for 7.8%, about a third of the London share.

Hackney's licensing restarted on 1 May 2026: shares of three or more need a licence anywhere in the borough, and other private lets need one in 17 of 21 wards. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the N16, E8, E5, E9, N1, N4, E2 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Hackney for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Hackney

N16, E8, E5, E9, N1, N4, E2 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Hackney: hazards in older wards and a report every application needs

Hackney's own evidence points the EICR at older homes. The council's 2025 evidence pack estimates that 6,707 private rented homes, 17% of the sector, have at least one serious hazard. It also finds more electrical, fire and damp hazards in the wards with older housing.

Hackney's two licensing documents word the EICR differently. The application page lists it among the reports that help avoid delays, while the licensing FAQ says every application will require one. Treat it as required, not optional.

Property licensing in Hackney

London Borough of Hackney Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing 2025
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or more people from 2 or more households, including houses, flats in converted houses and flats in blocks. Excludes section 257 converted blocks
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2031
London Borough of Hackney Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2025
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes not licensable as an HMO, such as a home let to a single household, a single tenant or two sharers
Area:
17 of 21 wards: all except Haggerston, Hoxton East and Shoreditch, Hoxton West and Woodberry Down
Period:
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2031
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
Shared homes of 5 or more people from 2 or more households who share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
Run by Hackney since 2004 (council evidence pack)

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Hackney Council licensing page.

Households renting privately: 32.2% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households renting socially: 40.5% (London 23.1%); Census 2021
Households in other converted buildings, such as former warehouses, schools or churches: 3.4% (London 1.2%); Census 2021
Homes built in 2000 or later: 23.3% (London 17.9%); VOA 2025

Sources

EICR pricing in Hackney

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Hackney as across all other London boroughs — no London surcharge. The only location-based fee is the £20 Congestion Charge Zone addition for central London properties.

Prices are per property with one consumer unit and up to 12 circuits. See notes below for additional charges.

Domestic EICR — Hackney pricing

Description	Price
Studio ApartmentCheapest	£67.99Book
1–3 Bedrooms	£94.99Book
4 Bedrooms	£104.99Book
5 Bedrooms	£139.99Book
6 Bedrooms	£159.99Book
7 Bedrooms	£179.99Book
8 Bedrooms	£199.99Book

Additional charges (where applicable)

Parking charge if no free on-site parking is available: £10
Properties in the London Congestion Charge Zone: £20

Pricing notes

·Prices shown are for properties with one consumer unit (one fuse board). Most standard residential properties have one.
·Properties with more than one consumer unit — common in HMOs, converted flats, and larger houses — are charged an additional £49.99 per extra consumer unit. Your engineer confirms the number of consumer units on arrival.
·Each consumer unit covers up to 12 circuits. Installations with more than 12 circuits per consumer unit are charged an additional £10 per circuit above 12.

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What's included from £67.99

Every EICR we carry out in Hackney covers the complete fixed electrical installation at no extra cost beyond the price shown.

Visual inspection of all accessible wiring, sockets, switches and light fittings
Testing of all circuits for continuity, insulation resistance and polarity
RCD (residual current device) testing for all protective devices
Consumer unit check — type, condition, labelling and protective devices
Earthing and bonding arrangement check against BS 7671
NICEIC approved engineer — fully qualified and independently assessed
Signed EICR certificate emailed within 24 hours
Prioritised remedial recommendations with C1/C2/C3 classification

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