Postcode E2 8HY is located in a major urban area, within the Haggerston 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 5.7% 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 60 ft away from E2 8HY.
Shoreditch near E2 8HY 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 | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £774 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 | 101 | £500,000 | £774 |
| Terraced | 5 | £475,000 | £694 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £505,000 | £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 | £427,500 | £700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £654 | £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 | £781 | £670 |
| 2026 | £774 | £823 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 8HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 93, Hackney Road, London, E2 8ET | Flats | Freehold | £416,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Flat 9, 14 - 16, Long Street, London, E2 8HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 20, Long Street, London, E2 8HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 27, Pelter Street, London, E2 7PE | Flats | Leasehold | £635,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Flat 16, Stephen Court, 5, Diss Street, London, E2 7QX | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 |
In the E2 8HY 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 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 79-85 Hackney Road, London, E2 8FD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bahar Minimarket | 149 Hackney Road, London, E2 8JL | Walking directions to Bahar Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112-116 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | 57-59 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AG | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.1 mi | The Grocery | 52-56 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DP | Walking directions to The Grocery |
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 8HY, 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 8HY 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 8HY in Shoreditch is £500,000 (about £774 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 8HY, including Columbia Market Nursery School (Outstanding), Virginia Primary School (Outstanding) and Haggerston School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 8HY is Hoxton in TfL zone 1,2, about 198 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 8HY 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 8HY 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).