Postcode E2 8LQ 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. The average income per household in Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin is £72,205 per year. The nearest station is Hoxton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% 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 58.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E2 8LQ.
Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin near E2 8LQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £539,000 in Haggerston area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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 | 100 | £535,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,680,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £680,000 |
10 year median price trend in Haggerston
In the E2 8LQ postcode area, located within Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bahar Minimarket | 149 Hackney Road, London, E2 8JL | Walking directions to Bahar Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 242 Hackney Road, London, E2 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Extra | Whiston Road, Hackney, E2 8BN | Walking directions to Today's Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Acorn's | Queensbridge Road, Hackney, E2 8JJ | Walking directions to Acorn's |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112-116 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 8LQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.