Postcode E8 1BD is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Dalston East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is London Fields.
Dalston East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Dalston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from E8 1BD.
Dalston East near E8 1BD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | London Fields | Large | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.5 mi | St Thomas's Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | St Thomas's Square | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Square |
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 1BD postcode area, located within Dalston East, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M & B Supermarket | Wilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BG | Walking directions to M & B Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Prestige Supermarket | Forest Road, Hackney, E8 3BT | Walking directions to Prestige Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Dalston Lane Supermarket | 174B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NG | Walking directions to Dalston Lane Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 230A Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Dalston Local Store | 42-44 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ | Walking directions to Dalston Local Store |
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.