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E8 2FP

Downs Park Road

Shacklewell

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Overview

Postcode E8 2FP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Stoke Newington South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Stoke Newington South is £66,626 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Newington South near E8 2FP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 2FP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.4 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs
0.4 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 2FP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.4 miWest Hackney RecreationalSmallWalking directions to West Hackney Recreational
0.1 miShacklewell GreenSmallWalking directions to Shacklewell Green

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
6,853 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.69(+102%)
Shoplifting
59.68(+497%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.5(+47%)
Theft from the person
31.34(+234%)
Other theft
20.61(+80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
53.78%
Other White
88
26.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
3.02%
Chinese
8
2.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.42%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
253
83.22%
Level 3 (A level)
27
8.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
3.95%
No qualifications
9
2.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
0.99%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
35.19%
Owns with a mortgage
55
33.95%
Owns outright
30
18.52%
Shared ownership
11
6.79%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.09%
Total households: 162

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 2FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 202573, Cecilia Road, London, E8 2ESFlatsLeasehold£314,500
27 Mar 2025First Floor Flat, 55, Downs Park Road, London, E8 2HYFlatsLeasehold£450,000
15 Jun 2026Flat 1, 2, Abersham Road, London, E8 2LNFlatsLeasehold£525,000
27 Apr 202643, Abersham Road, London, E8 2LNFlatsLeasehold£450,000
10 Oct 202586B, Cecilia Road, London, E8 2ETFlatsLeasehold£430,000

Schools

In the E8 2FP postcode area, located within Stoke Newington South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 2FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Excelsior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryShacklewell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryColvestone Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 2FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVonaShacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EBWalking directions to Vona
0.1 miJoshShacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EBWalking directions to Josh
0.2 miTurkish Food Centre89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NHWalking directions to Turkish Food Centre
0.2 miFood LandShacklewell Lane, Hackney, N16 7RWWalking directions to Food Land
0.3 miBerkay Dalston Gida PazariStoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XJWalking directions to Berkay Dalston Gida Pazari

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 2FP, 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)Stoke Newington SouthE02000358
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 014BE01001747
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2010-05-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 2FP

Is E8 2FP (Stoke Newington South) safe?

The area around E8 2FP 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.

What is the average house price near E8 2FP?

The median sale price around E8 2FP in Stoke Newington South is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 2FP?

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

What is the nearest station to E8 2FP?

The closest station to E8 2FP is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 587 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 2FP?

E8 2FP 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).

Who represents E8 2FP (Stoke Newington South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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