We live in one of the UK’s ‘COOLEST’ areas – it’s missing a key feature but we love it… here’s why
RESIDENTS in one of Britain's trendiest postcodes love living where they do - but some still wish it wasn't missing a key feature.
Every year, millions flock to Hackney, East London, to immerse themselves in some of the capital's best food, cafes and music venues.
Over the last 20 years, a swathe of regeneration projects have given the previously rundown borough a vital boost.
As a result, Hackney has been catapulted to become one of the Big Smoke's must-go-to spots.
In March, Hackney Wick was named the "coolest" place to live in London according to while Foxtons estate agents labelled Hackney the "hottest" place in town.
But incredibly, this sought-after alternative enclave has managed all of this without even having an Underground station.
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This forces punters to voyage to the area by bus or on London Overground trains.
And the lack of a Tube has left residents split, with some praising the calm while others say it makes the area hard to reach.
Gary Bridgewood, from Stoke Newington, says no Tube is no problem for him and doesn't hurt his violin business.
The owner of Bridgewood & Neizert violins told : "It's definitely better without it and adds not only to the character but to a calmness."
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Meanwhile Bernard Jackson, owner of Caribbean takeaway Roti Stop, added how a bus stop outside his shop guarantees consistent footfall.
Overground trains from Stoke Newington station can get residents to Liverpool Street within 15-minutes and to Seven Sisters Victoria Tube in five.
But Alana Du Toit blasted how she "hates" that her borough doesn't have a Tube and that one is "very much needed".
While Erick Henry Wilson said there is "no need for a Tube", adding: "I ditched the car 12 years ago, I use public transport or cycle."
Stoke Newington History boffin Amir Dotan understands the "massive pain" of waiting up to 30 minutes for a train but stressed many locals argue the lack of a Tube has kept the area under the radar.
