Pembury Estate

One of 24 walk up blocks

The Pembury Estate is a housing estate in the London Borough of Hackney in East London next to the Hackney Downs. The Pembury Estate consists of two sections of the housing estate: Old Pembury and New Pembury. Old Pembury consists 24 walk-up blocks. New Pembury consists of multiple 1960s styled bungalows. The Pembury Estate has approximately 1,500 to 2,000 residents.

Crime

The Pembury Estate has had a reputation for gang crime and violence. The area saw violent protests during the 2011 England Riots.[1][2][3]

Regeneration

In 2016 there were reports that a regeneration scheme was planned for the Pembury Estate. However, it was cancelled due to an insufficient level of social housing in the plan, falling 915 people short.

References

  1. ↑ "Hackney rioters directly target police". The Guardian.
  2. ↑ "Pembury Estate gang members jailed..."
  3. ↑ "Top 10 most dangerous places to live in London".

Coordinates: 51°33′4.51″N 0°3′29.73″W / 51.5512528°N 0.0582583°W / 51.5512528; -0.0582583

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