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E8 2NY

Dalston

Hackney

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Detailed insights for E8 2NY

Overview

Postcode E8 2NY 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 256.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 Dalston Junction, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Shacklewell Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
256
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Dalston East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,977 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dalston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 256.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from E8 2NY.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalston East near E8 2NY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 2NY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
0.3 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.4 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 2NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShacklewell GreenSmallWalking directions to Shacklewell Green
0.3 miBurder Close Community SpaceSmallWalking directions to Burder Close Community Space

Area Profile

Population
493
Population density
11,053.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
70.68(+163%)
Violence and sexual offences
66.48(+114%)
Shoplifting
64.38(+544%)
Theft from the person
41.29(+340%)
Public order
34.29(+407%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
26.77%
Other White
102
20.69%
African
100
20.28%
Other
23
4.67%
Irish
21
4.26%
Total population: 493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
289
64.22%
Level 3 (A level)
71
15.78%
No qualifications
29
6.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
4.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
4%
Total 16+ residents: 450

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
137
56.61%
Other social rented
73
30.17%
Owns with a mortgage
10
4.13%
Social rents from council
9
3.72%
Shared ownership
7
2.89%
Total households: 242

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 2NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 2026Flat 42, 66, Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AHFlatsLeasehold£630,000
05 May 2026Flat 28, 66, Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AHFlatsLeasehold£512,500
13 Feb 2026Flat 31, 66, Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AHFlatsLeasehold£705,000
08 Jan 2026Flat 43, 66, Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AHFlatsLeasehold£621,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 38, 66, Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AHFlatsLeasehold£735,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 2NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryColvestone Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDe Beauvoir Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 2NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDalston Local Store42-44 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZWalking directions to Dalston Local Store
0.1 miTurkish Food Centre89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NHWalking directions to Turkish Food Centre
0.1 miSainsbury'sKingsland High Street, London, E8 2LXWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miJunction SupermarketAshwin Street, Hackney, E8 3DFWalking directions to Junction Supermarket
0.2 miAlpha & OmegaColvestone Crescent, Hackney, E8 2NPWalking directions to Alpha & Omega

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 2NY, 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 EastE02000364
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 020GE01035641
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 2NY

Is E8 2NY (Dalston East) safe?

The area around E8 2NY records about 256 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E8 2NY?

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

What schools are near E8 2NY?

There are 20 schools close to E8 2NY, including Colvestone Primary School (Good), De Beauvoir Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 2NY?

The closest station to E8 2NY is Dalston Junction in TfL zone 2, about 360 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 2NY?

E8 2NY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,977 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E8 2NY (Dalston East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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