Postcode E8 2LL is located in a major urban area, within the Dalston 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 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.6% 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 2LL.
Dalston East near E8 2LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.2 mi | Shacklewell Green | Small | Walking directions to Shacklewell Green |
| 0.4 mi | Burder Close Community Space | Small | Walking directions to Burder Close Community Space |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Dalston area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,750 up to £2,080,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 88 | £605,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £945,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dalston
In the E8 2LL postcode area, located within Dalston East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 2LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Turkish Food Centre | 89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NH | Walking directions to Turkish Food Centre |
| 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 | Hootch Supermarket | 140-142 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2NS | Walking directions to Hootch Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | HarvestE8 | 130-132 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2NS | Walking directions to HarvestE8 |
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.