Postcode E5 8HG is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from E5 8HG.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate near E5 8HG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Homerton | Overground | Walking directions to Homerton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.1 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £531,000 in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 83 | £500,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £946,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £706,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Central
In the E5 8HG postcode area, located within Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11-13 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Dalston Lane, London, E5 8HH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Kings Meat & Groceries | 410 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Kings Meat & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Hoxton Fruit | 406 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Hoxton Fruit |
| 0.1 mi | Sunfood Supermarket | 403 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Sunfood 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.