Postcode E2 8BD is located in a major urban area, within the Haggerston ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Haggerston East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haggerston East is £65,834 per year. The nearest station is Haggerston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Haggerston East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Haggerston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haggerston East is £65,834 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E2 8BD.
Haggerston East near E2 8BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Haggerston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.3 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £777 per square foot) in Haggerston area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £1,680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,680,000 | £— |
| Flats | 96 | £500,000 | £777 |
| Terraced | 5 | £475,000 | £694 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £478,500 | £686,000 |
| 2017 | £397,750 | £572,500 |
| 2018 | £480,000 | £530,000 |
| 2019 | £576,000 | £679,000 |
| 2020 | £725,000 | £750,000 |
| 2021 | £535,000 | £866,000 |
| 2022 | £512,500 | £875,000 |
| 2023 | £527,500 | £900,000 |
| 2024 | £543,000 | £732,555 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £680,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £675 | £690 |
| 2017 | £593 | £606 |
| 2018 | £738 | £642 |
| 2019 | £829 | £739 |
| 2020 | £1,080 | £784 |
| 2021 | £774 | £629 |
| 2022 | £771 | £1,056 |
| 2023 | £760 | £853 |
| 2024 | £756 | £954 |
| 2025 | £786 | £670 |
| 2026 | £774 | £823 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 8BD.
In the E2 8BD postcode area, located within Haggerston East, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Acorn's | Queensbridge Road, Hackney, E2 8JJ | Walking directions to Acorn's |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Extra | Whiston Road, Hackney, E2 8BN | Walking directions to Today's Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Lalshah Grocers | Goldsmiths' Row, Tower Hamlets, E2 8QD | Walking directions to Lalshah Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | News Corner | 60 Goldsmiths' Row, London, E2 8QY | Walking directions to News Corner |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 284 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E2 8BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlene Concepcion
Haggerston - Elected 7 May 2026
Nisa Sharif
Haggerston - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan MacMahon
Haggerston - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E2 8BD records about 138 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around E2 8BD in Haggerston East is £500,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 8BD, including The Bridge Academy (Good), Haggerston School and Randal Cremer Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 8BD is Haggerston in TfL zone 2, about 484 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 8BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,923 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 8BD is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlene Concepcion (Green Party), Nisa Sharif (Green Party) and Siobhan MacMahon (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.