Property profile

8 Sylvester Path

E8 1EN

Hackney Central

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Map showing 8, Sylvester Path, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£525,000

Flats sold in Hackney Central

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold26 Mar 2025
£425,000Change since last sale: +£98,000 (+23%)
Annualised change
+15% per yearHackney annualised change (flats) since 2025: −0.8% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £769 per sq ft
£736 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£33 per sq ft (−4.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Hackney Central
£494,200Estimate vs local median: +£28,000 (+5.7%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area66 m² / 710 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection25 Jul 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
26 Mar 2025£425,000-

Local market

Property prices in Hackney Central

Median price£522,500
Price per sq ft£774
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £678K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £774 per square foot) in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£845,000£841
Flats98£494,200£769

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£450,000£741,750
2017£482,500£994,500
2018£475,000£900,000
2019£497,000£745,000
2020£500,000£901,750
2021£480,000£1,090,500
2022£510,000£900,000
2023£529,900£975,001
2024£537,500£815,000
2025£490,000£822,500
2026£440,500£1,070,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£737£649
2017£732£784
2018£725£676
2019£726£788
2020£805£719
2021£788£885
2022£809£797
2023£780£807
2024£771£770
2025£743£793
2026£782£892
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 1EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 1EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 2025Flat A, 8, Sylvester Path, London, E8 1ENFlatsLeasehold£550,000
26 Mar 20258, Sylvester Path, London, E8 1ENFlatsLeasehold£425,000
03 Jul 2026Flat 22, Sylvester House, Sylvester Road, London, E8 1ESFlatsLeasehold£385,000
16 Jan 2026Apartment 26, Colonnades Apartments, 35, Sylvester Road, London, E8 1EPFlatsLeasehold£500,000
28 Mar 20252A, Sylvester Road, London, E8 1EPTerracedFreehold£935,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4 Sylvester Path, LondonFreehold208 m²£950,000 (2021)
7 Sylvester Path, LondonLeasehold88 m²£498,000 (2012)
8 Chaplin Apartments, 5 Sylvester Path, LondonLeasehold55 m²£342,000 (2012)
8A, Sylvester Path, London-60 m²-
8B Sylvester Path, London-59 m²-
8C, Sylvester Path, London-57 m²-
9 Sylvester Path, LondonLeasehold96 m²£477,500 (2012)
10 Sylvester Path, London-114 m²-
11 Sylvester Path, LondonLeasehold103 m²£748,000 (2016)
12, Sylvester Path, London-58 m²-

Area insights for E8 1EN

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Overview

Postcode E8 1EN is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Hackney Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from E8 1EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Central near E8 1EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Hackney Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 1EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.3 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs
0.3 mi

2

London Fields

Overground

Walking directions to London Fields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 1EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLondon FieldsLargeWalking directions to London Fields
0.4 miSt Thomas's Long Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground
0.4 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
21,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.63(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.28(+20%)
Other theft
21.52(+88%)
Public order
18.53(+174%)
Burglary
16.14(+195%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
43.78%
Other White
87
21.64%
Irish
17
4.23%
African
14
3.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
3.48%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
260
69.52%
No qualifications
45
12.03%
Level 3 (A level)
39
10.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
3.48%
Other
9
2.41%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
139
66.51%
Other social rented
21
10.05%
Social rents from council
17
8.13%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.66%
Owns outright
9
4.31%
Total households: 209

Schools

In the E8 1EN postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 1EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMorningside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt John and St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 1EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 1EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miEmpire Express301 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJWalking directions to Empire Express
0 miSea Salt Food & Wine214 Graham Road, London, E8 1BPWalking directions to Sea Salt Food & Wine
0.1 miIceland333-337 Mare Street, London, E8 1HYWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miMaan Ka Fook14 Morning Lane, London, E9 6NAWalking directions to Maan Ka Fook
0.1 miCentral Express341-343 Mare Street, London, E8 1HYWalking directions to Central Express