1/5
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1,202 reviews across 10 offices and 2 platforms
Hackney & Leigh has 10 offices, in Keswick, Kendal, Grange-Over-Sands, Carnforth, Arnside, Penrith, Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ulverston and Ambleside (Cumbria). Together they have 1,202 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.7 out of 5 overall.
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1/5
I wish I could give zero!
5/5
Buying via Hackney & Leigh Kirkby Lonsdale was incredibly smooth and hassle-free. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate this and wish you all the best for the future.
5/5
After deciding to sell got quotes from 4 local agents. 2 valuers impressed me with their knowledge and attitude but went with Keira and H&L because of their greater local coverage and our type of property. Maurice and Gail were great with the viewings. Ellie and Shannon kept us updated. We had thought of trying to sell privately, but I'm really glad we used an agent. House sales seem more complicated and fraught than when we last bought over 20 years ago and Keira's cool head and professionalism helped keep us on track and sane through all the hurdles. Thank you all.
Thank you for the feedback. Sometimes it isn’t easy but we got there in the end.
5/5
Outstanding, professional and responsive service. Keira Evans, the Office Manager and Property Valuer, who led the team, was incisive and demonstrated her highly professional skills when dealing with our recent sale. Supported by her amazing team including Ellie Graham who answered all our queries quickly and efficiently. Why would you choose any other estate agent to buy or sell your property?
Many thanks for your kind review, Sue and Chris!
5/5
The lettings team at Hackney & Leigh have been excellent in fulfilling our dream of relocating to the Lake District. The speed and efficiency of the process from seeing the listing we were interested in all the way through to moving into the property met our timescales perfectly. James has always been quick and knowledgeable when answering any questions we've had, and Jana, who we met during the key handover, was very polite and provided us with everything we needed. Leaving the office in Grange-Over-Sands, we felt reassured that the team would look after our interests for the future.
Thank you for your lovely review Nick. We hope you're enjoying the Lake District, especially now that the sun has come out!
5/5
We sold our house through Hackney & Leigh last month. From start to finish the service we received was first class. The photographer who did the fabulous brochure & all the staff in the office were so lovely, helpful, efficient &, very approachable. Even after we sold, subject to contract they carried on working tirelessly to make sure our sale went through smoothly. We found out more from them than our solicitor. We were kept updated every step of the way, I highly recommend them & would absolutely use them if we were moving again.
Thank you for your review Joanne!
5/5
We experienced excellent service from start to finish from all at Hackney & Leigh who were involved in the sale of our family house. From the initial visit and quotation by Elaine through the marketing, sale and completion of the process, all members of staff were helpful, friendly, professional and supportive. The photographer they used captured the house and garden at its very best. Special thanks to Maurice and Gail who did such a good job of showing the house and to Ellie and Shannon for their hard work and meticulous work behind the scenes and the brilliant way in which they communicated with us. We would definitely recommend Hackney & Leigh.
Thank you for your kind review Kathryn.
1/5
My review is based on fact and my personal experience of using this company whilst looking to Rent a commercial unit for the purpose of running a cafe. Communications were very poor from the start and throughout the process of enquiring …
5/5
We had an excellent experience when purchasing a property in Keswick. Simon was our key contact and he was always incredibly accommodating with any requests to view the property as well as when we needed more information. He was responsive, returned calls and maintained communication throughout. I would highly recommend them based on our experience.
Dee, many thanks for your positive comments on our service and we are pleased to have assisted you with the purchase.
5/5
Hackney and Leigh provide an excellent…
Hackney and Leigh provide an excellent service. Extremely responsive and provision of expertise in the market. Highly recommend their services.
5/5
Windermere Office
Windermere Office A great team supported us from start to finish in the successful sale of our property . Particular thanks to Nicole, Jacqui and Sonia in the office , very responsive in action and great customer service . Also special thanks to Derek Hackney who made the start of the process so personal when viewing the house and guidance.
Thank you Helen for your kind words. Happy to have assisted you in the sale and receive a positive outcome. From all the Sales Team at the Windemere Office.
5/5
We chose Hackney and Leigh because of their locality in Keswick and their reputation of being UK Estate Estate Agent of the year 2023. They are now double gold winners for 2024! …
Marilyn thank you for your detailed review and we appreciate the range of positive feedback that you have provided.
5/5
Simon at Hackney & Leigh provide us with five star treatment during our purchase of property in the Lake District. He was available, knowledgeable, and accommodating with our needs as international buyers. The presentation of the property …
Angela, we are grateful for your comments on the quality of our service.
5/5
Dealing with Nick and Simon is very straightforward, they are absolutely up to speed with developments in the housing market in Keswick and surrounding areas, finger on the pulse, excellent advice freely given which resulted for us in a …
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Robert and we are delighted that you have been pleased with our service.
5/5
Simon and the team at Hackney and Leigh Keswick, provided us with an outstanding level of service. The sale of our property was handled professionally throughout the whole …
Thank you for your positive feedback on our service Geraldine. We very much appreciate this and we are pleased to have assisted you.
5/5
We have just exchanged contracts for a house for sale through Hackney and Leigh. We have had an excellent experience with Simon in sales. He has been easy to contact, polite and friendly, and has kept us informed throughout the purchase. …
Richard, it has been a pleasure to assist you and we are delighted with your comments on our service.
5/5
We've just had a seamless experience with Hackney & Leigh purchasing our first home in Keswick. Simon really supported us as first time buyers, securing us the property in just over 2 months from offer to completion. He's always been …
Josh, thank you for all of your complimentary remarks on our service. It has been a pleasure to assist you with your house purchase.
5/5
We have recently sold our house in Kendal via H & L and would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful service we received. The support we received was excellent from the very beginning, through the valuation process, property …
Many thanks for your review
5/5
Firstly, selling a property can be very stressful for anyone, however our experience with the staff at Hackney & Leigh (Kendal) has been exactly the opposite. The whole process right from the start has been nothing short of excellent. …
Many thanks for your review Rick
5/5
We dealt with the Kendal Hackney & Leigh branch as the buyers and we were very impressed by their professionalism and customer service. They were friendly, knowledgeable and responsive to numerous queries we had and they finished off with a …
Many thanks for your review Richard
5/5
I would highly recommend Hackney & Leigh Kendal, from the moment I met Keira I knew my property was in safe hands. It had previously been on the market for 12 months with very little interest. …
Many thanks for your review Eloise!
5/5
Our property was originally on the market at a set price and with previous estate agents and no advice it was dropping fast and getting nowhere. …
Hello Melissa, Thank you so much for leaving us this fabulous review - Keira and Ellie, and the team, are all so thrilled you and Ross were able to sell so quickly with us, … More
5/5
We had the fabulous Jill & Jane look after us during our process, and from the very beginning both of them were professional, informative yet friendly and supportive. Meeting Jill in person when she first visited to value our property put us totally at ease and we trusted her straight away, this was the same throughout our communication with her. Both ladies kept us right every step, giving their honest and knowledgeable advice. Thank you again!
Thank you for the review Anouska. Been our pleasure working with you.
5/5
I contracted Hackney & Leigh to deal with my house sale. All aspects of the sale were handled in a professional and friendly manner. The valuation was reasonable, photographs were excellent and viewings were conducted by staff. Jane and Jill were both particularly helpful with liaison and advice to smooth what was at times a stressful and lengthy (in my case) conveyancing procedure.
Thank you Alison for your lovely review. It's been a pleasure to work with you with your house sale. All the very best.
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The Trusted Agent 2026 results for Hackney & Leigh, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.

Hackney & Leigh and its branches won awards at EA Masters in two years, most recently 2022.
EA Masters winners in two years, the group and its branches: 2021, 2022.
EA Masters by year, 2021 to 20222022 9 Gold across nine branches EA Masters 2022 winners
2021 2 Gold across two branches EA Masters 2021 winners
Source: EA Masters winners lists, as published, linked by year.

Hackney & Leigh and its branches won awards at The British Property Awards in two years, most recently 2019.
British Property Awards winners in two years, the group and its branches: 2018, 2019.
British Property Awards by year, 2018 to 20192019 3 Gold across two branches The British Property Awards 2019 winners
2018 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2018 winners
Source: The British Property Awards winners lists, as published, linked by year.
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Keswick has the most, with 259 reviews rated 4.9 out of 5, followed by Kendal with 201.
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Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards, Keswick won Gold. At EA Masters 2022 its branches won 9 Gold awards. The group and its branches have also won 6 other industry awards since 2018.