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E5 8NE

Walsingham Road

Hackney Downs

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Detailed insights for E5 8NE

Overview

Postcode E5 8NE 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Downs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hackney Downs has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.5%

Approximately 25.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E5 8NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Downs near E5 8NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 8NE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.3 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.7 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 8NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.4 miStoke Newington CommonMediumWalking directions to Stoke Newington Common
0.3 miClapton PondSmallWalking directions to Clapton Pond

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
15,537.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.44(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-58%)
Drugs
4.98(-20%)
Burglary
4.98(-9%)
Vehicle crime
4.35(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
34.54%
Other White
64
16.49%
Indian
34
8.76%
Caribbean
34
8.76%
African
24
6.19%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
186
59.81%
No qualifications
44
14.15%
Level 3 (A level)
31
9.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.5%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
28.97%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.21%
Owns outright
24
16.55%
Social rents from council
21
14.48%
Other social rented
16
11.03%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Hackney Downs

Median price£562,500
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £728K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,735,000£646
Terraced13£1,230,000£886
Flats73£515,500£863

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£431,000£1,050,000
2017£487,750£1,100,000
2018£475,000£1,232,000
2019£500,000£1,075,000
2020£555,000£1,100,000
2021£520,000£1,207,500
2022£525,000£1,177,500
2023£577,500£1,255,000
2024£550,000£925,000
2025£543,750£1,263,000
2026£515,250£1,280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£670£774
2017£723£631
2018£703£680
2019£774£584
2020£816£691
2021£727£681
2022£762£740
2023£777£713
2024£804£836
2025£798£845
2026£833£1,051
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Downs in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 20265, Walsingham Road, London, E5 8NETerracedFreehold£1,060,000
30 Mar 2026Flat 3, 180, Brooke Road, London, E5 8APFlatsLeasehold£595,000
20 Mar 2026198C, Brooke Road, London, E5 8APFlatsLeasehold£632,500
29 Sept 202586B, Nightingale Road, London, E5 8NBFlatsLeasehold£590,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 1, 72, Nightingale Road, London, E5 8NBFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the E5 8NE postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 8NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Scholastica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableAl-Falah Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe Boxing Academy AP Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 8NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKenninghall Food & Wine1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BSWalking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine
0.2 miTasty's Supermarket237 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Tasty's Supermarket
0.2 miStop-N-Go235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Stop-N-Go
0.2 miStar Food CentreSouthwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PYWalking directions to Star Food Centre
0.3 miEdi Food & Wine54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SRWalking directions to Edi Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E5 8NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Dylan Law

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Laura-Louise Fairley

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Diane Abbott

Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney North and Stoke NewingtonE14001259
WardHackney DownsE05009373
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hackney DownsE02000354
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 010DE01001767
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 8NE

Is E5 8NE (Hackney Downs) safe?

The area around E5 8NE records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E5 8NE?

The median sale price around E5 8NE in Hackney Downs is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E5 8NE?

There are 20 schools close to E5 8NE, including St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School (Good), Al-Falah Primary School (Good) and The Boxing Academy AP Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 8NE?

The closest station to E5 8NE is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 378 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 8NE?

E5 8NE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 8NE (Hackney Downs) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 8NE is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alastair Binnie-Lubbock (Green Party), Dylan Law (Green Party) and Laura-Louise Fairley (Green Party).