Postcode E8 1DS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year. The nearest station is London Fields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is London Fields.
Hackney Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% 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 29 ft away from E8 1DS.
Hackney Central near E8 1DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London Fields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | London Fields | Large | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.3 mi | St Thomas's Long Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground |
| 0.3 mi | St Thomas's Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Recreation Ground |
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 1DS postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 1DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 277 Mare Street, London, E8 1GR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Lê-Mi | 257a Mare Street, London, E8 3NS | Walking directions to Lê-Mi |
| 0.2 mi | Grains & Green | Mare Street, Hackney, E8 3RB | Walking directions to Grains & Green |
| 0.2 mi | M & B Supermarket | Wilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BG | Walking directions to M & B Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Empire Express | 301 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ | Walking directions to Empire Express |
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.