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E8 1LD

Hackney Central

Hackney

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Overview

Postcode E8 1LD is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
89.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

89.9%

Approximately 89.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 58 ft away from E8 1LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate near E8 1LD 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 Downs located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 1LD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs
0.3 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.5 mi

2

London Fields

Overground

Walking directions to London Fields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 1LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.5 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square
0.4 miThe Walled GardenSmallWalking directions to The Walled Garden

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
49,215.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.8(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.75(-8%)
Burglary
13.75(+151%)
Theft from the person
12.1(+29%)
Other theft
10.45(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
63
24.8%
Caribbean
37
14.57%
African
36
14.17%
Other
21
8.27%
Indian
16
6.3%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
32.88%
No qualifications
52
23.42%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
125
83.89%
Social rents from council
9
6.04%
Shared ownership
7
4.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.68%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.34%
Total households: 149

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 1LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 1LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Flat 5, 53 - 55, Navarino Road, London, E8 1AGFlatsLeasehold£712,000
20 Jun 202577C, Navarino Road, London, E8 1AGFlatsLeasehold£685,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 3, 90, Greenwood Road, London, E8 1NEFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 90, Cottrill Gardens, Marcon Place, London, E8 1NYFlatsLeasehold£485,000
13 Jun 2025Flat 44, Cottrill Gardens, Marcon Place, London, E8 1NYFlatsLeasehold£560,000

Schools

In the E8 1LD postcode area, located within Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 1LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMossbourne Parkside AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMossbourne Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryGayhurst Community SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 1LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDalston Lane Supermarket174B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NGWalking directions to Dalston Lane Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express230A Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miM & B SupermarketWilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BGWalking directions to M & B Supermarket
0.2 miTashin Food CentreAmhurst Road, Hackney, E8 1ATWalking directions to Tashin Food Centre
0.2 miHackney Market LtdAmhurst Road, Hackney, E8 1JDWalking directions to Hackney Market Ltd

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 1LD, 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)Amhurst Road & Pembury EstateE02000360
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 016FE01001761
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 1LD

Is E8 1LD (Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate) safe?

The area around E8 1LD records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E8 1LD?

The median sale price around E8 1LD in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £522,500 (about £774 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 1LD?

There are 20 schools close to E8 1LD, including Mossbourne Parkside Academy (Good), Mossbourne Community Academy (Outstanding) and Gayhurst Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 1LD?

The closest station to E8 1LD is Hackney Downs in TfL zone 2, about 193 m away, serving the Greater Anglia and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E8 1LD?

E8 1LD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E8 1LD (Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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