Postcode E8 2HY 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 132.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.7% 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.
The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E8 2HY.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate near E8 2HY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
| 0.1 mi | Shacklewell Green | Small | Walking directions to Shacklewell Green |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £563,900 in Shacklewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £305,000 up to £1,685,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £485,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £992,347 |
10 year median price trend in Shacklewell
In the E8 2HY postcode area, located within Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 2HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Josh | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Josh |
| 0.1 mi | Vona | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Vona |
| 0.2 mi | Food Land | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, N16 7RW | Walking directions to Food Land |
| 0.3 mi | Turkish Food Centre | 89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NH | Walking directions to Turkish Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Dalston Lane Supermarket | 174B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NG | Walking directions to Dalston Lane Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.