Postcode E5 8EG 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 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hackney Downs is £50,500 per year. The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Millfields Park.
Hackney Downs has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,158 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 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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 of residents in Hackney Downs is £50,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from E5 8EG.
Hackney Downs near E5 8EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £2,200,000.
By property type: terraced at £1,170,000; flats at £525,000.
10 years price trend in Hackney Downs
In the E5 8EG postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.