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E8 1EX

Penpoll Road

Hackney Central

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Overview

Postcode E8 1EX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.7%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from E8 1EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Central near E8 1EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Hackney Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 1EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.2 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs
0.3 mi

2

London Fields

Overground

Walking directions to London Fields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 1EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLondon FieldsLargeWalking directions to London Fields
0.4 miSt Thomas's Long Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground
0.4 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
15,889.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.63(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.28(+20%)
Other theft
21.52(+88%)
Public order
18.53(+174%)
Burglary
16.14(+195%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
60
23.08%
African
54
20.77%
Other White
36
13.85%
Caribbean
30
11.54%
Other
30
11.54%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
44.91%
No qualifications
38
17.59%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
45%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.67%
Other social rented
20
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.17%
Owns outright
6
5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Hackney Central

Median price£522,500
Price per sq ft£774
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £678K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £774 per square foot) in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£845,000£841
Flats98£494,200£769

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£822,500
2026£440,500£1,070,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 1EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 1EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 2026Flat A, 5, Penpoll Road, London, E8 1EXFlatsLeasehold£530,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 60, Sylvester House, Sylvester Road, London, E8 1ETFlatsLeasehold£441,000
09 Feb 2026Flat 48, Sylvester House, Sylvester Road, London, E8 1ETFlatsLeasehold£390,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 44, Sylvester House, Sylvester Road, London, E8 1ETFlatsLeasehold£660,000
11 Aug 2025Flat 78, Sylvester House, Sylvester Road, London, E8 1ETFlatsLeasehold£340,000

Schools

In the E8 1EX postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 1EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMossbourne Parkside AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGayhurst Community SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 1EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 1EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSea Salt Food & Wine214 Graham Road, London, E8 1BPWalking directions to Sea Salt Food & Wine
0.1 miEmpire Express301 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJWalking directions to Empire Express
0.1 miM & B SupermarketWilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BGWalking directions to M & B Supermarket
0.1 miIceland333-337 Mare Street, London, E8 1HYWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miM&S Food351 Mare Street, London, E8 1JBWalking directions to M&S Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E8 1EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Meg Hillier

Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney South and ShoreditchE14001260
WardHackney CentralE05009372
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hackney CentralE02000361
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 017DE01001762
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 1EX

Is E8 1EX (Hackney Central) safe?

The area around E8 1EX 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.

What is the average house price near E8 1EX?

The median sale price around E8 1EX in Hackney Central is £522,500 (about £774 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 1EX?

There are 20 schools close to E8 1EX, including Mossbourne Parkside Academy (Good), The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (Good) and Gayhurst Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 1EX?

The closest station to E8 1EX is Hackney Central in TfL zone 2, about 200 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 1EX?

E8 1EX 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).

Who represents E8 1EX (Hackney Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E8 1EX is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.