Postcode E2 8RA 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below 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 Cambridge Heath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Haggerston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,495 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Haggerston East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.6% 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 8RA.
Haggerston East near E2 8RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green | Central, Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £8,364 per square metre) in Haggerston area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 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 | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 96 | £500,000 | £8,364 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,680,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 5 | £475,000 | £7,475 |
10 year median price trend in Haggerston
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 8RA.
In the E2 8RA postcode area, located within Haggerston East, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | News Corner | 60 Goldsmiths' Row, London, E2 8QY | Walking directions to News Corner |
| 0 mi | Lalshah Grocers | Goldsmiths' Row, Tower Hamlets, E2 8QD | Walking directions to Lalshah Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Get Loose | Goldsmith's Row, Hackney, E2 8QA | Walking directions to Get Loose |
| 0.2 mi | Figs & Grain | 19-21 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Figs & Grain |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 452 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EG | 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 8RA, 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 8RA records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8RA in Haggerston East is £500,000 (about £8,364 per square metre) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 8RA, including Sebright School (Outstanding), Haggerston School and Oaklands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 8RA is Cambridge Heath in TfL zone 2, about 540 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 8RA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,495 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 8RA 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: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.