Postcode E8 1JW 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× 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 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 348 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from E8 1JW.
Hackney Central near E8 1JW 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 |
| 0.5 mi | St Thomas's Long Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £845,000 | £841 |
| Flats | 98 | £494,200 | £769 |
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 | £822,500 |
| 2026 | £440,500 | £1,070,000 |
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 1JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | Flat 4, 14, Brett Road, London, E8 1JP | Flats | Leasehold | £710,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 10A, Brett Road, London, E8 1JP | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | The Bakehouse, Brett Passage, London, E8 1JR | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 360, Mare Street, London, E8 1HT | Other | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 31, Kenmure Road, London, E8 1JU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,275,000 |
In the E8 1JW 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 1JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Food | 351 Mare Street, London, E8 1JB | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | Central Express | 341-343 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Central Express |
| 0.1 mi | Jeyda's | 389 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Jeyda's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sunfood Supermarket | 403 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY | Walking directions to Sunfood Supermarket |
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 1JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E8 1JW records about 348 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 1JW in Hackney Central is £522,500 (about £774 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 1JW, including The Olive School Hackney (Outstanding), St John and St James CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Morningside Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 1JW is Hackney Central in TfL zone 2, about 87 m away, serving the Overground line.
E8 1JW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,348 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 1JW is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.