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E5 8QZ

Stellman Close

Hackney Downs

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Detailed insights for E5 8QZ

Overview

Postcode E5 8QZ 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 high crime levels, with around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 Rectory Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
61.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Downs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hackney Downs has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.1%

Approximately 61.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 184 ft away from E5 8QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Downs near E5 8QZ 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 Rectory Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 8QZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.5 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.6 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 8QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.3 miStoke Newington CommonMediumWalking directions to Stoke Newington Common
0.2 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
17,383.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.84(-39%)
Drugs
14.27(+130%)
Vehicle crime
9.7(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-66%)
Other theft
7.99(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
72
19.41%
Bangladeshi
55
14.82%
Other
50
13.48%
African
41
11.05%
Caribbean
39
10.51%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
35.5%
No qualifications
65
21.17%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
35.71%
Other social rented
32
25.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.49%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.7%
Owns outright
13
10.32%
Total households: 126

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 8QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 2026Flat 44, Heatherley Court, Evering Road, London, N16 7SWFlatsLeasehold£510,000
21 May 2025Flat 1, Heatherley Court, Evering Road, London, N16 7SNFlatsLeasehold£445,000
15 Jan 2026Flat 12, The Beckers, Rectory Road, London, N16 7QXFlatsLeasehold£141,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 12, The Beckers, Rectory Road, London, N16 7QXFlatsLeasehold£131,000
12 Dec 202548C, Evering Road, London, N16 7SRTerracedFreehold£720,000

Schools

In the E5 8QZ postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 8QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBenthal Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe Boxing Academy AP Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableAl-Falah Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 8QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEdi Food & Wine54 Evering Road, London, N16 7SRWalking directions to Edi Food & Wine
0.1 miMercan Food Centre81-83 Evering Road, London, N16 7SJWalking directions to Mercan Food Centre
0.2 miKenninghall Food & Wine1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BSWalking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine
0.2 miFood LandShacklewell Lane, Hackney, N16 7RWWalking directions to Food Land
0.3 miAkdeniz Gida Pazari62-64 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7PBWalking directions to Akdeniz Gida Pazari

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 8QZ, 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 010AE01001764
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 8QZ

Is E5 8QZ (Hackney Downs) safe?

The area around E5 8QZ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8QZ?

The median sale price around E5 8QZ 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 8QZ?

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

What is the nearest station to E5 8QZ?

The closest station to E5 8QZ is Rectory Road in TfL zone 2, about 138 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 8QZ?

E5 8QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 8QZ 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).