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About

Dalston is a ward in the London Borough of Hackney, located in the northeast of the city. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a focus on independent businesses and cultural venues. Ridley Road Market, a long-standing feature, offers fresh produce and international goods. The ward has good transport links, including Overground and bus routes, connecting it to central London and surrounding areas.

The area has seen changes over the years, with new developments alongside older housing estates. Dalston is home to a range of community spaces, including libraries and parks, as well as nightlife options like bars and live music venues. The ward has a varied population, with different age groups and backgrounds represented. Its central location within Hackney makes it a hub for both local residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Dalston has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dalston is £64,596 per year. There are 3 schools in Dalston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
219
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Dalston Population
8,880
Population density
16,598.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,182
35.85%
Other White
1,784
20.1%
African
850
9.58%
Caribbean
535
6.03%
Other
506
5.7%
Total population: 8,877

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,621
40.54%
Other social rented
795
19.88%
Owns with a mortgage
673
16.83%
Owns outright
406
10.15%
Social rents from council
284
7.1%
Total households: 3,999

Property prices in Dalston

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Dalston area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,750 up to £2,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dalston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats97£610,000
Terraced13£925,000

10 years median price trend in Dalston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalston.

All postcodes in Dalston

E82FD

Ramsgate Street

E82JZ

Kingsland Green

E83DG

Beechwood Road

E82BF

Dalston East

E82ES

Cecilia Road

E82LL

Sandringham Road

E82NA

Ramsgate Street

E83BP

Forest Road

E83BX

Forest Road

E83AF

Fenton Close

E82PF

Tyssen Street

E82NQ

Dalston Kingsland

E82NJ

Sandringham Road

E83AZ

Dalston Kingsland

E82LF

Birkbeck Mews

E81DE

Ritson Road

E82NN

Alvington Crescent

E83GN

Dalston Kingsland

E82PG

Kingsland High Street

E81DJ

Dalston East

E82BA

Kingsland Green

E82FQ

Martel Place

E82HD

Abersham Road

E82LJ

Colvestone Crescent

E82NP

Colvestone Crescent

E83DF

Ashwin Street

E83DT

Dalston Kingsland

E83DU

Hartwell Street

N168LA

Crossway

E82JS

Boleyn Road

E82PE

Ghent Way

E83GU

Dalston Kingsland

E83SY

Dalston Kingsland

N168EP

Boleyn Road

E81DA

Stannard Road

E82FT

Dalston East

E83GJ

Lansdowne Drive

E83TF

Cumberland Close

E81PA

Fassett Road

E82LR

Sandringham Road

E82NL

St Mark's Rise

E83AG

Parkholme Road

E83GQ

Roseberry Place

E82PH

Chester Crescent

E83EB

Lansdowne Drive

E83DL

Ashwin Street

E83DP

Abbot Street

E83FT

Dalston Kingsland

E83SX

Cumberland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.