Frequently Asked Questions

Street Naming and Numbering

How do I find out which borough I live in?

This depends on your postcode. The list below will gives an outline of the borough you may reside in.

LBH covers the following postcode areas but they could vary:

E1 (small number of addresses)
E2 (shared with neighbouring borough) Tower Hamlets
E5 (all London Borough of Hackney)
E8 (all London Borough of Hackney)
E9 (majority in London Borough of Hackney)
E10 (small number of addresses) Waltham Forest
E15 (small number of addresses) Newham
EC1 (small number of addresses) Camden, Islington, Corporation of London
EC2 (shared with neighbouring borough) Corporation of London
N1 (shared with neighbouring borough) Islington
N4 (shared with neighbouring borough) Islington, Haringey
N5 (small number of addresses) Islington
N15 (small number of addresses) Haringey
N16 (majority) Islington

Please contact the Hackney Service Centre on 020 8356 8124 stating your full address. They will be able to advise you on which borough you live in.

I am a Developer or Landlord (Owner) and I want to register a new address.

Please download a form from the website, complete and return back to us. The process may take up to a few months.

I have seen a problem with a street/road sign and wish to report it.

Building Control does not deal with this enquiry. For more infomation please refer to the Street Scene Frequently Asked Questions.

I keep receiving incorrectly delivered mail.

Please contact the Hackney Service Centre on 020 8356 8124. We will need to check that your property address is registered. If your address has been registered with us then you will need to contact the Royal Mail to further your enquiry.