Postcode E8 1AR is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from E8 1AR.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate near E8 1AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
| 0.4 mi | The Walled Garden | Small | Walking directions to The Walled Garden |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £531,000 in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 83 | £500,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £946,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £706,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Central
In the E8 1AR postcode area, located within Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 230A Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tashin Food Centre | Amhurst Road, Hackney, E8 2AQ | Walking directions to Tashin Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Hackney Market Ltd | Amhurst Road, Hackney, E8 1JD | Walking directions to Hackney Market Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Dalston Lane Supermarket | 174B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NG | Walking directions to Dalston Lane Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Dalston Lane, London, E5 8HH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.