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E5 8TE

Napoleon Road

Hackney Downs

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Detailed insights for E5 8TE

Overview

Postcode E5 8TE 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 average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
80.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hackney Downs has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hackney Downs has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

80.1%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 79 ft away from E5 8TE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 8TE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.4 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.6 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 8TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.5 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square
0.2 miClapton PondSmallWalking directions to Clapton Pond

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
29,489.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.32(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.22(-55%)
Vehicle crime
7.22(-23%)
Theft from the person
6.11(-35%)
Other theft
6.11(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
91
22.64%
British
70
17.41%
Caribbean
42
10.45%
Other
41
10.2%
Other Black
39
9.7%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
31.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
103
30.47%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
97
56.73%
Other social rented
40
23.39%
Owns with a mortgage
16
9.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.6%
Owns outright
3
1.75%
Total households: 171

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 8TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jun 2026Apartment 02.09, Otto Building, Downs Road, London, E5 8DEFlatsLeasehold£645,000
11 Jun 2026Apartment 11.01, Otto Building, Downs Road, London, E5 8DEFlatsLeasehold£475,000
24 Apr 2026Apartment 03.09, Otto Building, Downs Road, London, E5 8DEFlatsLeasehold£650,000
30 Oct 2025Apartment 09.09, Otto Building, Downs Road, London, E5 8DEFlatsLeasehold£495,000
30 May 2025Apartment 03.02, Otto Building, Downs Road, London, E5 8DEFlatsLeasehold£800,000

Schools

In the E5 8TE postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 8TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBaden-Powell SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Scholastica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 8TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStop-N-Go235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Stop-N-Go
0.2 miTasty's Supermarket237 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Tasty's Supermarket
0.2 miFairdeal Food Store193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Fairdeal Food Store
0.2 miKenninghall Food & Wine1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BSWalking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8TE, 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 010BE01001765
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 8TE

Is E5 8TE (Hackney Downs) safe?

The area around E5 8TE records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8TE?

The median sale price around E5 8TE 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 8TE?

There are 20 schools close to E5 8TE, including Nightingale Primary School (Good), Baden-Powell School (Good) and St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 8TE?

The closest station to E5 8TE is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 576 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 8TE?

E5 8TE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,560 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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