Postcode E2 8JG is located in a major urban area, within the Haggerston ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.1 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 West & Kingsland Basin is £72,205 per year. The nearest station is Hoxton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin is £72,205 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from E2 8JG.
Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin near E2 8JG 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Shoreditch Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoreditch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £775 per square foot) in Haggerston area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £1,525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 100 | £500,000 | £775 |
| 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 8JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 2A, Pearson Street, London, E2 8JD | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 105, Geffrye Street, London, E2 8JA | Terraced | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Flat 209, Fellows Court, Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £344,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 171, Fellows Court, Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 171, Fellows Court, Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the E2 8JG postcode area, located within Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Today's Extra | Whiston Road, Hackney, E2 8BN | Walking directions to Today's Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Bahar Minimarket | 149 Hackney Road, London, E2 8JL | Walking directions to Bahar Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Erciyes Food & Wine | 180 Hoxton Street, London, N1 5LH | Walking directions to Erciyes Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112-116 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Hoxton Street, London, N1 5LG | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8JG, 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 8JG 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around E2 8JG in Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin is £500,000 (about £775 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 8JG, including Randal Cremer Primary School (Good), Haggerston School and The Bridge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 8JG is Hoxton in TfL zone 1,2, about 179 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 8JG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,955 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 8JG 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).