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E8 2JP

Kingsland High Street

Dalston

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Overview

Postcode E8 2JP is located in a major urban area, within the Dalston ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Dalston Kingsland area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dalston Kingsland is £68,999 per year. The nearest station is Dalston Junction, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is De Beauvoir Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Dalston Kingsland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dalston Kingsland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dalston Kingsland is £68,999 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from E8 2JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalston Kingsland near E8 2JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Dalston Junction located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 2JP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
0.1 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.6 mi

2

Haggerston

Overground

Walking directions to Haggerston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 2JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDe Beauvoir SquareSmallWalking directions to De Beauvoir Square
0.4 miMitchison Baxter ParkSmallWalking directions to Mitchison Baxter Park
0.1 miBurder Close Community SpaceSmallWalking directions to Burder Close Community Space

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
15,039.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
40.14(+328%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.74(+28%)
Shoplifting
39.34(+294%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.32(+24%)
Other theft
24.49(+114%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
40.58%
Other White
90
23.56%
African
19
4.97%
Indian
16
4.19%
Other
16
4.19%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
255
69.67%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.11%
No qualifications
29
7.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
3.01%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
132
88%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.67%
Other social rented
7
4.67%
Social rents from council
2
1.33%
Owns outright
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Dalston

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£818
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £776K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £818 per square foot) in Dalston area, with individual transactions ranging from £284,000 up to £3,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£1,433,125£1,056
Semi-Detached1£1,400,000£—
Detached1£838,000£875
Flats70£613,750£808

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalston.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£539,335£755,000
2017£563,451£973,125
2018£568,750£1,122,500
2019£540,000£1,100,000
2020£600,000£1,425,000
2021£540,000£1,090,000
2022£600,000£960,000
2023£568,000£1,250,000
2024£605,000£1,150,000
2025£605,000£1,387,500
2026£612,500£935,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalston.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£712£689
2017£826£703
2018£780£740
2019£758£806
2020£801£915
2021£781£830
2022£774£853
2023£787£868
2024£809£781
2025£813£1,016
2026£762£755
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 3, 11, Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DLFlatsLeasehold£450,000
23 May 202510 - 16, Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DLOtherFreehold£1,100,000
27 Aug 202541, Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2JSOtherLeasehold£60,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 44, 2, Boleyn Road, London, N16 8EPFlatsLeasehold£500,000
03 Nov 2025Flat 4A, Boleyn Road, London, N16 8EPFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the E8 2JP postcode area, located within Dalston Kingsland, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 2JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDe Beauvoir Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 2JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 mi% Cofanic9 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3DFWalking directions to % Cofanic
0.1 miCo-op FoodDalston Square, London, E8 3FTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miAldiKingsland High Street, Hackney, E8 2FAWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miM&S Foodhall51-57 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2JSWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 miJunction SupermarketAshwin Street, Hackney, E8 3DFWalking directions to Junction Supermarket

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

Member of parliament

Meg Hillier

Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney South and ShoreditchE14001260
WardDalstonE05009370
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dalston KingslandE02007108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 030BE01033700
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 2JP

Is E8 2JP (Dalston Kingsland) safe?

The area around E8 2JP records about 193 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E8 2JP?

The median sale price around E8 2JP in Dalston Kingsland is £650,000 (about £818 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 2JP?

There are 20 schools close to E8 2JP, including De Beauvoir Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 2JP?

The closest station to E8 2JP is Dalston Junction in TfL zone 2, about 82 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 2JP?

E8 2JP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E8 2JP (Dalston Kingsland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E8 2JP is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.