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 moderate crime levels, with around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 79 ft away from E5 8TE.
Hackney Downs near E5 8TE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 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 | 72 | £546,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,085,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,263,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Downs
In the E5 8TE postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8TE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stop-N-Go | 235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.2 mi | Fairdeal Food Store | 193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Fairdeal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kenninghall Food & Wine | 1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BS | Walking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Back To Eden Centre | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0QX | Walking directions to Back To Eden Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.