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E8 2DU

Arcola Street

Shacklewell

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Overview

Postcode E8 2DU is located in a major urban area, within the Shacklewell 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 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
76.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.3%

Approximately 76.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E8 2DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate near E8 2DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 2DU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.4 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.5 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 2DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.4 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.3 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational

Area Profile

Population
541
Population density
28,930.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.44(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.74(+29%)
Theft from the person
16.67(+78%)
Drugs
14.36(+132%)
Other theft
9.73(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
136
25.28%
Caribbean
84
15.61%
Other
67
12.45%
Other White
54
10.04%
British
52
9.67%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
37.71%
No qualifications
100
23.87%
Level 3 (A level)
55
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
10.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
8.83%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
144
66.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
10.23%
Social rents from council
20
9.3%
Owns outright
16
7.44%
Owns with a mortgage
11
5.12%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Shacklewell

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£825
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £925K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shacklewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£1,222,500£1,020
Flats37£461,000£765

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shacklewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shacklewell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shacklewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shacklewell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shacklewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shacklewell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 2025Flat 12, Hindle House, Arcola Street, London, E8 2DUFlatsLeasehold£415,000
30 May 2025Flat 158, Hindle House, Arcola Street, London, E8 2DZFlatsLeasehold£415,000
30 May 2025Flat 158, Hindle House, Arcola Street, London, E8 2DZFlatsLeasehold£415,000
29 Jun 202612, Seal Street, London, E8 2EEFlatsLeasehold£454,000
10 Apr 202636, Seal Street, London, E8 2EETerracedFreehold£940,000

Schools

In the E8 2DU postcode area, located within Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 2DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryShacklewell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryHalley House SchoolFree schools

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Excelsior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 2DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 2DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVonaShacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EBWalking directions to Vona
0.1 miJoshShacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EBWalking directions to Josh
0.1 miElif Food Centre102 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XBWalking directions to Elif Food Centre
0.1 miBerkay Dalston Gida PazariStoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XJWalking directions to Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari
0.1 miCo-op Food37-47 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cathy Troupp

Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ülgen Semerci

Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Diane Abbott

Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney North and Stoke NewingtonE14001259
WardShacklewellE05009382
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Amhurst Road & Pembury EstateE02000360
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 016AE01001745
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 2DU

Is E8 2DU (Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate) safe?

The area around E8 2DU records about 119 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 2DU?

The median sale price around E8 2DU in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 2DU?

There are 20 schools close to E8 2DU, including Shacklewell Primary School (Outstanding), Halley House School (Good) and The Excelsior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 2DU?

The closest station to E8 2DU is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 552 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 2DU?

E8 2DU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,747 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E8 2DU (Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E8 2DU 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).