Postcode E2 8GW 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 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Haggerston East is £65,834 per year. The nearest station is Hoxton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, 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 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from E2 8GW.
Haggerston East near E2 8GW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 in Haggerston area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £1,680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £551,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,680,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £730,000 |
10 year median price trend in Haggerston
In the E2 8GW postcode area, located within Haggerston East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 242 Hackney Road, London, E2 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Bahar Minimarket | 149 Hackney Road, London, E2 8JL | Walking directions to Bahar Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Maks News | 154 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Maks News |
| 0.2 mi | Hackney Essentials | Columbia Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Hackney Essentials |
| 0.2 mi | Amazon Fresh | Cremer Street, Hackney, E2 8GX | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.