Postcode E5 8EY 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 130.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is 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 130.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from E5 8EY.
Hackney Downs near E5 8EY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
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 8EY postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Fairdeal Food Store | 193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Fairdeal Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Stop-N-Go | 235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Back To Eden Centre | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0QX | Walking directions to Back To Eden Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Claps Convenience Hub | 114 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QR | Walking directions to Claps Convenience Hub |
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.