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E5 8AG

Brooke Road

Hackney Downs

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Detailed insights for E5 8AG

Overview

Postcode E5 8AG is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Downs ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Downs area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Downs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hackney Downs has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E5 8AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Downs near E5 8AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 8AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.3 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.6 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 8AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.4 miStoke Newington CommonMediumWalking directions to Stoke Newington Common
0.4 miClapton PondSmallWalking directions to Clapton Pond

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
14,163.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.44(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-58%)
Drugs
4.98(-20%)
Burglary
4.98(-9%)
Vehicle crime
4.35(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
42.11%
Other White
65
17.11%
African
30
7.89%
Other
27
7.11%
Indian
21
5.53%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
64.38%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.12%
No qualifications
23
7.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.69%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
35.66%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.08%
Owns outright
32
22.38%
Other social rented
11
7.69%
Social rents from council
9
6.29%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Hackney Downs

Median price£562,500
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £728K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,735,000£646
Terraced13£1,230,000£886
Flats73£515,500£863

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£431,000£1,050,000
2017£487,750£1,100,000
2018£475,000£1,232,000
2019£500,000£1,075,000
2020£555,000£1,100,000
2021£520,000£1,207,500
2022£525,000£1,177,500
2023£577,500£1,255,000
2024£550,000£925,000
2025£543,750£1,263,000
2026£515,250£1,280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£670£774
2017£723£631
2018£703£680
2019£774£584
2020£816£691
2021£727£681
2022£762£740
2023£777£713
2024£804£836
2025£798£845
2026£833£1,051
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Downs in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 2026Flat 3, 180, Brooke Road, London, E5 8APFlatsLeasehold£595,000
20 Mar 2026198C, Brooke Road, London, E5 8APFlatsLeasehold£632,500
09 Mar 20265, Walsingham Road, London, E5 8NETerracedFreehold£1,060,000
12 May 2026Flat 2, 191, Evering Road, London, E5 8ANFlatsLeasehold£550,000
12 Mar 2026203A, Evering Road, London, E5 8ANFlatsLeasehold£515,000

Schools

In the E5 8AG postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 8AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Scholastica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableAl-Falah Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Boxing Academy AP Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 8AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKenninghall Food & Wine1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BSWalking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine
0.2 miStar Food CentreSouthwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PYWalking directions to Star Food Centre
0.2 miWorld Foods k-superstoreUpper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JYWalking directions to World Foods k-superstore
0.2 miEdi Food & Wine54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SRWalking directions to Edi Food & Wine
0.3 miTasty's Supermarket237 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Tasty's Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E5 8AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Dylan Law

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Laura-Louise Fairley

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Diane Abbott

Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney North and Stoke NewingtonE14001259
WardHackney DownsE05009373
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hackney DownsE02000354
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 010DE01001767
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 8AG

Is E5 8AG (Hackney Downs) safe?

The area around E5 8AG records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E5 8AG?

The median sale price around E5 8AG in Hackney Downs is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E5 8AG?

There are 20 schools close to E5 8AG, including St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School (Good), Al-Falah Primary School (Good) and The Boxing Academy AP Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 8AG?

The closest station to E5 8AG is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 356 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 8AG?

E5 8AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 8AG (Hackney Downs) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 8AG is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alastair Binnie-Lubbock (Green Party), Dylan Law (Green Party) and Laura-Louise Fairley (Green Party).