Postcode E5 8LB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hackney Downs is £50,500 per year. The nearest station is Rectory Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Downs has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Downs has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 80.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 310 ft away from E5 8LB.
Hackney Downs near E5 8LB 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 8LB postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.