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E5 8DT

Clarence Road

Hackney Downs

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Overview

Postcode E5 8DT 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 high crime levels, with around 159.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Hackney Downs, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Downs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hackney Downs has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from E5 8DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Downs near E5 8DT 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 Hackney Downs located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 8DT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs
0.5 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.5 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 8DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.2 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square
0.1 miClapton PondSmallWalking directions to Clapton Pond

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
25,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.32(+84%)
Shoplifting
50.96(+410%)
Anti-social behaviour
46(+71%)
Burglary
18.4(+236%)
Other theft
16.28(+42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
60
32.97%
African
37
20.33%
Other White
21
11.54%
Caribbean
19
10.44%
Other Black
10
5.49%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
37.97%
No qualifications
33
20.89%
Level 3 (A level)
25
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 158

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
28
40%
Social rents from council
19
27.14%
Owns with a mortgage
10
14.29%
Other social rented
9
12.86%
Owns outright
4
5.71%
Total households: 70

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 8DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Flat 6, Arrowe Court, 162, Clarence Road, London, E5 8DTFlatsLeasehold£475,000
11 Jun 2025Flat 6, 152, Clarence Road, London, E5 8DYFlatsLeasehold£550,000
16 May 2025Flat 2, 152, Clarence Road, London, E5 8DYFlatsLeasehold£722,500
10 Feb 2026Flat 3, Brownsea Court, 160, Clarence Road, London, E5 8EFFlatsLeasehold£576,500
19 Sept 2025167, Clarence Road, London, E5 8EETerracedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the E5 8DT postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 8DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryClapton Girls' AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableStormont House SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMillfields Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 8DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBack To Eden CentreLower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0QXWalking directions to Back To Eden Centre
0.1 miClaps Convenience Hub114 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QRWalking directions to Claps Convenience Hub
0.1 miFairdeal Food Store193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Fairdeal Food Store
0.2 miOff Licence PlatinumLower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0RDWalking directions to Off Licence Platinum

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 8DT, 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 010FE01033703
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 8DT

Is E5 8DT (Hackney Downs) safe?

The area around E5 8DT records about 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8DT?

The median sale price around E5 8DT 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 8DT?

There are 20 schools close to E5 8DT, including Clapton Girls' Academy (Outstanding), Stormont House School (Outstanding) and Millfields Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 8DT?

The closest station to E5 8DT is Hackney Downs in TfL zone 2, about 724 m away, serving the Greater Anglia and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E5 8DT?

E5 8DT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,375 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 8DT 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).