Postcode E8 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.
Hackney Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from E8 1BU.
Hackney Central near E8 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | London Fields | Large | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.4 mi | St Thomas's Long Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £774 per square foot) in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £845,000 | £841 |
| Flats | 88 | £494,200 | £773 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £450,000 | £741,750 |
| 2017 | £482,500 | £994,500 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £900,000 |
| 2019 | £497,000 | £745,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £901,750 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £1,090,500 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £900,000 |
| 2023 | £529,900 | £975,001 |
| 2024 | £537,500 | £815,000 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £825,000 |
| 2026 | £471,125 | £960,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £737 | £649 |
| 2017 | £732 | £784 |
| 2018 | £725 | £676 |
| 2019 | £726 | £788 |
| 2020 | £805 | £719 |
| 2021 | £788 | £885 |
| 2022 | £809 | £797 |
| 2023 | £780 | £807 |
| 2024 | £771 | £770 |
| 2025 | £743 | £793 |
| 2026 | £782 | £892 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 1BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | Flat 11, Boscobel House, Royal Oak Road, London, E8 1BT | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 166C, Graham Road, London, E8 1BS | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 160B, Graham Road, London, E8 1BS | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat D, 123, Graham Road, London, E8 1PD | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, 159, Graham Road, London, E8 1PD | Flats | Leasehold | £496,150 |
In the E8 1BU postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M & B Supermarket | Wilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BG | Walking directions to M & B Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sea Salt Food & Wine | 214 Graham Road, London, E8 1BP | Walking directions to Sea Salt Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Empire Express | 301 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ | Walking directions to Empire Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 230A Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E8 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E8 1BU records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around E8 1BU in Hackney Central is £520,000 (about £774 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 1BU, including Mossbourne Parkside Academy (Good), Gayhurst Community School (Outstanding) and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 1BU is Hackney Central in TfL zone 2, about 279 m away, serving the Overground line.
E8 1BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E8 1BU is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.