Postcode E8 2HL is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Dalston East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs, about 0.3 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.
Dalston East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Dalston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E8 2HL.
Dalston East near E8 2HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.5 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
| 0.2 mi | Shacklewell Green | Small | Walking directions to Shacklewell Green |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £774 per square foot) in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £845,000 | £841 |
| Flats | 88 | £494,200 | £773 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £825,000 |
| 2026 | £471,125 | £960,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | 73, Cecilia Road, London, E8 2ES | Flats | Leasehold | £314,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 40, Ferncliff Road, London, E8 2HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 43, Abersham Road, London, E8 2LN | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | First Floor Flat, 55, Downs Park Road, London, E8 2HY | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 128, Sandringham Road, London, E8 2HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £960,000 |
In the E8 2HL postcode area, located within Dalston East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vona | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Vona |
| 0.2 mi | Josh | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Josh |
| 0.2 mi | Turkish Food Centre | 89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NH | Walking directions to Turkish Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Dalston Lane Supermarket | 174B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NG | Walking directions to Dalston Lane Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Alpha & Omega | Colvestone Crescent, Hackney, E8 2NP | Walking directions to Alpha & Omega |
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 2HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E8 2HL records about 148 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around E8 2HL in Dalston East is £520,000 (about £774 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 2HL, including The Excelsior Academy (Good), Shacklewell Primary School (Outstanding) and Colvestone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 2HL is Hackney Downs in TfL zone 2, about 530 m away, serving the Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
E8 2HL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E8 2HL is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.