Postcode E5 8LF 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 83.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 83.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 76.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E5 8LF.
Hackney Downs near E5 8LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rectory Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.5 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
| 0.3 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £586,000 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 | 78 | £550,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,085,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Downs
In the E5 8LF postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kenninghall Food & Wine | 1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BS | Walking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Fairdeal Food Store | 193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Fairdeal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Stop-N-Go | 235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Edi Food & Wine | 54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SR | Walking directions to Edi Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.