Postcode E5 8AJ 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stoke Newington Common.
Hackney Downs has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Downs has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.8% 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.
The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from E5 8AJ.
Hackney Downs near E5 8AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stoke Newington Common | Medium | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Common |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 73 | £542,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,085,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,263,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Downs
In the E5 8AJ postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Star Food Centre | Southwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PY | Walking directions to Star Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | World Foods k-superstore | Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JY | Walking directions to World Foods k-superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kenninghall Food & Wine | 1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BS | Walking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Stop-N-Go | 235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.