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 160.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dalston East is £62,600 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Dalston East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Dalston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Dalston East is £62,600 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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £306,500 up to £5,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £500,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,222,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £706,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hackney Central
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 | Food Land | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, N16 7RW | Walking directions to Food Land |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.