Postcode E5 8HJ 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 348 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 348 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from E5 8HJ.
Hackney Central near E5 8HJ 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 0.1 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £774 per square foot) in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £845,000 | £841 |
| Flats | 98 | £494,200 | £769 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £450,000 | £741,750 |
| 2017 | £482,500 | £994,500 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £900,000 |
| 2019 | £497,000 | £745,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £901,750 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £1,090,500 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £900,000 |
| 2023 | £529,900 | £975,001 |
| 2024 | £537,500 | £815,000 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £822,500 |
| 2026 | £440,500 | £1,070,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £737 | £649 |
| 2017 | £732 | £784 |
| 2018 | £725 | £676 |
| 2019 | £726 | £788 |
| 2020 | £805 | £719 |
| 2021 | £788 | £885 |
| 2022 | £809 | £797 |
| 2023 | £780 | £807 |
| 2024 | £771 | £770 |
| 2025 | £743 | £793 |
| 2026 | £782 | £892 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 85, Tolsford Road, London, E5 8HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £410,500 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Flat 10, 21, Atkins Square, London, E8 1FL | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 15, 21, Atkins Square, London, E8 1FL | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, 21, Atkins Square, London, E8 1FL | Flats | Leasehold | £286,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 54, 13, Atkins Square, London, E8 1FA | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the E5 8HJ postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | Dalston Lane, Hackney, E8 1FA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Hackney Market Ltd | Amhurst Road, Hackney, E8 1JD | Walking directions to Hackney Market Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Tashin Food Centre | Amhurst Road, Hackney, E8 1AT | Walking directions to Tashin Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Sunfood Supermarket | 403 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Sunfood Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Kings Meat & Groceries | 410 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Kings Meat & Groceries |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E5 8HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E5 8HJ records about 348 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around E5 8HJ in Hackney Central is £522,500 (about £774 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E5 8HJ, including Stormont House School (Outstanding), The Olive School Hackney (Outstanding) and Mossbourne Parkside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 8HJ is Hackney Downs in TfL zone 2, about 278 m away, serving the Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
E5 8HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E5 8HJ is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.