Postcode E2 8AL is located in a major urban area, within the Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Shoreditch area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shoreditch is £78,661 per year. The nearest station is Hoxton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Shoreditch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Shoreditch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shoreditch is £78,661 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from E2 8AL.
Shoreditch near E2 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hoxton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shoreditch Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoreditch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 (about £845 per square foot) in Hoxton East & Shoreditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,100,000 | £1,099 |
| Flats | 70 | £603,750 | £841 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £593,738 |
| 2017 | £563,000 |
| 2018 | £590,000 |
| 2019 | £850,000 |
| 2020 | £940,000 |
| 2021 | £868,150 |
| 2022 | £747,500 |
| 2023 | £761,200 |
| 2024 | £650,000 |
| 2025 | £595,806 |
| 2026 | £550,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £851 |
| 2017 | £861 |
| 2018 | £946 |
| 2019 | £1,406 |
| 2020 | £1,249 |
| 2021 | £886 |
| 2022 | £972 |
| 2023 | £1,381 |
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £947 |
| 2026 | £838 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 8AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | Flat 6, 161, Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AL | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, John Parry Court, Hare Walk, London, N1 6RN | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Flat 95, Geffrye Court, Geffrye Estate, London, N1 6RP | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 2A, Pearson Street, London, E2 8JD | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Second And Third Floor Flat, 134A, Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DY | Flats | Leasehold | £505,000 |
In the E2 8AL postcode area, located within Shoreditch, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Erciyes Food & Wine | 180 Hoxton Street, London, N1 5LH | Walking directions to Erciyes Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 207-207 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Hoxton Street, London, N1 5LG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112-116 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Extra | Whiston Road, Hackney, E2 8BN | Walking directions to Today's Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E2 8AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Janet Lee
Hoxton East & Shoreditch - Elected 7 May 2026
Kam Adams
Hoxton East & Shoreditch - Elected 7 May 2026
Mihai Chereji
Hoxton East & Shoreditch - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E2 8AL records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around E2 8AL in Shoreditch is £615,000 (about £845 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 8AL, including Randal Cremer Primary School (Good), Hoxton Garden Primary (Good) and Haggerston School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 8AL is Hoxton in TfL zone 1,2, about 152 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 8AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E2 8AL is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Lee (Green Party), Kam Adams (Labour Party) and Mihai Chereji (Green Party).