Postcode E5 8HH is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 344.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 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 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 344.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from E5 8HH.
Hackney Central near E5 8HH 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 Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 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 | 78 | £500,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £946,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £706,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Central
In the E5 8HH postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8HH
| 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 | Kings Meat & Groceries | 410 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Kings Meat & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Dalston Lane, London, E5 8HH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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.