Postcode E2 8RU 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 Haggerston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.
Haggerston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% 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 65.5% 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 8RU.
Haggerston East near E2 8RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Haggerston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | London Fields | Large | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 8RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 9, Woolstone House, Whiston Road, London, E2 8RT | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, Tannery Apartments, 22, Cester Street, London, E2 8NE | Flats | Leasehold | £730,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Flat 15, Cheddington House, Whiston Road, London, E2 8RY | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Flat 6, Muscott House, Whiston Road, London, E2 8RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 40, Debenham Court, Pownall Road, London, E8 4PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £342,000 |
In the E2 8RU postcode area, located within Haggerston East, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Acorn's | 149 Queensbridge Road, London, E2 8PB | Walking directions to Acorn's |
| 0.2 mi | Lalshah Grocers | Goldsmiths' Row, Tower Hamlets, E2 8QD | Walking directions to Lalshah Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | Figs & Grain | 19-21 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Figs & Grain |
| 0.2 mi | Planet Organic | Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4QJ | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.2 mi | Get Loose | Goldsmith's Row, Hackney, E2 8QA | Walking directions to Get Loose |
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 8RU, 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 8RU 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 8RU in Haggerston East 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 8RU, including Sebright School (Outstanding), St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and The Bridge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 8RU is Haggerston in TfL zone 2, about 703 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 8RU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,187 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 8RU 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).