Postcode E8 2DF is located in a major urban area, within the Shacklewell area 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 median sale price in Shacklewell is £510,000 (around £772 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £430,000 and £700,000. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 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 England, 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 2DF.
Stoke Newington South near E8 2DF 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 0.2 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 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | Butterfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Butterfield Green |
| 0.4 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £772 per square foot) in Shacklewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £1,000,000 | £1,012 |
| Flats | 34 | £467,000 | £761 |
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 | £450,000 | £1,135,000 |
| 2026 | £498,000 | £1,080,000 |
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 | £764 | £993 |
| 2026 | £718 | £1,126 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 22, Gateway Mews, London, E8 2DF | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 12, Gateway Mews, London, E8 2DF | Flats | Leasehold | £497,700 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 4, Dunn Street, London, E8 2DG | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 13, Leyla House, 2, Dunn Street, London, E8 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 74, Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,685,000 |
In the E8 2DF postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | The Excelsior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
The Excelsior Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Feb 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Halley House School | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Halley House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Shacklewell Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2019. | |
Shacklewell Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E8 2DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gurden | Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, E8 2DE | Walking directions to Gurden |
| 0.1 mi | Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari | Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XJ | Walking directions to Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari |
| 0.1 mi | Hootch Supermarket | 140-142 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2NS | Walking directions to Hootch Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 37-47 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | HarvestE8 | 130-132 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2NS | Walking directions to HarvestE8 |
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 2DF, 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 2DF 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E8 2DF in Shacklewell is £510,000 (about £772 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 2DF, including The Excelsior Academy (Good), Halley House School (Good) and Shacklewell Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E8 2DF is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 408 m away, serving the Overground line.
E8 2DF 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 2DF 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).