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E8 3BY

Forest Road

London Fields

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Overview

Postcode E8 3BY is located in a major urban area, within the London Fields 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stonebridge Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
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

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from E8 3BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalston Kingsland near E8 3BY 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 3BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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

Haggerston

Overground

Walking directions to Haggerston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 3BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStonebridge GardensSmallWalking directions to Stonebridge Gardens
0.2 miDe Beauvoir SquareSmallWalking directions to De Beauvoir Square
0.4 miMitchison Baxter ParkSmallWalking directions to Mitchison Baxter Park

Area Profile

Population
168
Population density
11,052.6 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

Other White
57
34.97%
British
49
30.06%
African
12
7.36%
Indian
10
6.13%
Other Asian
8
4.91%
Total population: 163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
73.78%
No qualifications
18
10.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
6.1%
Level 3 (A level)
9
5.49%
Other
5
3.05%
Total 16+ residents: 164

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
72.92%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.46%
Social rents from council
6
6.25%
Other social rented
5
5.21%
Owns outright
3
3.12%
Total households: 96

Property prices in London Fields

Median price£665,000
Price per sq ft£812
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£490K – £1.1M

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 (about £812 per square foot) in London Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £3,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£1,493,750£1,260
Terraced14£1,365,000£966
Flats75£580,000£796

10-year price trendmedian sale price in London Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Fields.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535,000£1,190,000£1,134,250
2017£547,500£1,900,000£1,165,000
2018£585,000£1,610,000£1,147,850
2019£500,000£1,825,000£1,026,563
2020£637,500£1,100,000£1,140,000
2021£570,000£1,314,750£1,250,000
2022£615,000£1,875,000£1,413,000
2023£550,000£2,200,000£1,261,000
2024£640,000£2,637,500£1,400,000
2025£655,000£1,645,500£1,455,000
2026£500,000£2,225,000£1,375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Fields.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£658£937£1,006
2017£780£1,023£936
2018£829£757£875
2019£702£1,053£856
2020£848£936£943
2021£801£1,001£879
2022£820£1,149£1,194
2023£774£1,123£1,048
2024£941£1,431£1,037
2025£875£1,267£1,079
2026£700£637
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for London Fields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 3BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 3BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 2026Flat 22, Wonder House, Roseberry Place, London, E8 3GAFlatsLeasehold£612,500
24 Sept 2025Flat 14, Wonder House, Roseberry Place, London, E8 3GAFlatsLeasehold£615,000
30 Mar 2026Flat 1, 502, Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AEFlatsLeasehold£390,000
19 Jun 2025Flat 1, 492 - 494, Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AEFlatsLeasehold£287,000
01 Oct 2025505A, Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the E8 3BY postcode area, located within Dalston Kingsland, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 3BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDe Beauvoir Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 3BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 3BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTopaloglu Food & Wine478 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AEWalking directions to Topaloglu Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express523 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4ARWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op FoodDalston Square, London, E8 3FTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 mi% Cofanic9 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3DFWalking directions to % Cofanic
0.2 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 3BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anntoinette Bramble

London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Brenda Puech

London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kwame Otiende

London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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
WardLondon FieldsE05009381
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 3BY

Is E8 3BY (Dalston Kingsland) safe?

The area around E8 3BY 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 3BY?

The median sale price around E8 3BY in Dalston Kingsland is £665,000 (about £812 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 3BY?

There are 20 schools close to E8 3BY, including De Beauvoir Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 3BY?

The closest station to E8 3BY is Dalston Junction in TfL zone 2, about 239 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 3BY?

E8 3BY 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 3BY (Dalston Kingsland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E8 3BY is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anntoinette Bramble (Labour and Co-operative Party), Brenda Puech (Green Party) and Kwame Otiende (Green Party).