Postcode E5 8DZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 157.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Downs has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Downs has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from E5 8DZ.
Hackney Downs near E5 8DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.2 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
| 0.2 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 8DZ postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Claps Convenience Hub | 114 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QR | Walking directions to Claps Convenience Hub |
| 0.1 mi | Back To Eden Centre | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0QX | Walking directions to Back To Eden Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Off Licence Platinum | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0RD | Walking directions to Off Licence Platinum |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Local Supermarket | 115 Lower Clapton Road, Lower Clapton, London, E5 0NP | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
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.