Postcode E8 2BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Shacklewell ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Stoke Newington South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Newington South is £66,626 per year. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Stoke Newington South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke Newington South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stoke Newington South is £66,626 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E8 2BZ.
Stoke Newington South near E8 2BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.5 mi | Butterfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Butterfield Green |
| 0.4 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) in Shacklewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £1,222,500 | £1,020 |
| Flats | 37 | £461,000 | £765 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £520,000 | £1,085,000 |
| 2017 | £447,500 | £1,000,000 |
| 2018 | £585,000 | £920,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £855,000 |
| 2020 | £472,500 | £1,005,000 |
| 2021 | £520,000 | £935,000 |
| 2022 | £486,700 | £1,130,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £867,500 |
| 2024 | £533,043 | £1,125,000 |
| 2025 | £455,500 | £1,135,000 |
| 2026 | £476,000 | £1,220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £759 | £794 |
| 2017 | £730 | £956 |
| 2018 | £740 | £774 |
| 2019 | £663 | £831 |
| 2020 | £795 | £853 |
| 2021 | £754 | £858 |
| 2022 | £803 | £914 |
| 2023 | £701 | £787 |
| 2024 | £794 | £955 |
| 2025 | £765 | £993 |
| 2026 | £690 | £1,245 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 11, Independent Place, London, E8 2HE | Terraced | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 58, Independent Place, London, E8 2HE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,310,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 43A, Independent Place, London, E8 2HE | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 74, Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,685,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 41, St Mark'S Rise, London, E8 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £542,500 |
In the E8 2BZ postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vona | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Vona |
| 0.1 mi | Josh | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Josh |
| 0.2 mi | Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari | Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XJ | Walking directions to Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari |
| 0.2 mi | Gurden | Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, E8 2DE | Walking directions to Gurden |
| 0.2 mi | Hootch Supermarket | 140-142 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2NS | Walking directions to Hootch 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 2BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cathy Troupp
Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026
Ülgen Semerci
Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E8 2BZ records about 182 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 2BZ in Stoke Newington South is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 2BZ, including The Excelsior Academy (Good), Shacklewell Primary School (Outstanding) and Halley House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 2BZ is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 476 m away, serving the Overground line.
E8 2BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E8 2BZ is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cathy Troupp (Green Party) and Ülgen Semerci (Green Party).