Postcode E8 1HY 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 348.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hackney Central is £70,311 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 348.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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 road, approximately 0 ft away from E8 1HY.
Hackney Central near E8 1HY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.2 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
| 0.5 mi | St Thomas's Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Recreation Ground |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £1,575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 85 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £830,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £670,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Central
In the E8 1HY postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Jeyda's | 389 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Jeyda's |
| 0 mi | Sunfood Supermarket | 403 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Sunfood Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Hoxton Fruit | 406 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Hoxton Fruit |
| 0.1 mi | Kings Meat & Groceries | 410 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Kings Meat & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | 351 Mare Street, London, E8 1JB | Walking directions to M&S 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.
Elected local representatives for E8 1HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Izzy Castello-Cortes
Hackney Central - Elected 7 May 2026
James Tilden
Hackney Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Pascale Frazer-Carroll
Hackney Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.