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E8 3EX

Thackeray Mews

Dalston

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Detailed insights for E8 3EX

Overview

Postcode E8 3EX 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 high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.1%
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 11,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dalston East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.1%

Approximately 23.1% 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 150 ft away from E8 3EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalston East near E8 3EX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 3EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 3EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLondon FieldsLargeWalking directions to London Fields
0.5 miAlbion Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Albion Square Gardens
0.5 miBurder Close Community SpaceSmallWalking directions to Burder Close Community Space

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
14,827.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.82(-39%)
Vehicle crime
14.11(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.42(-57%)
Burglary
10.08(+84%)
Other theft
8.06(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
49.22%
Other White
55
14.25%
African
29
7.51%
Caribbean
28
7.25%
Other
23
5.96%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
219
67.18%
Level 3 (A level)
33
10.12%
No qualifications
25
7.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
7.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.6%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
33.12%
Owns with a mortgage
35
21.88%
Owns outright
33
20.62%
Other social rented
29
18.12%
Social rents from council
8
5%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Dalston

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£818
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £776K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £818 per square foot) in Dalston area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,523 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£—
Detached2£1,044,000£875
Flats81£615,000£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£610,000£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 3EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 3EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025Flat 5, 23 - 25, Wilton Way, London, E8 3EEFlatsLeasehold£650,000
29 Jul 2025Flat 9, 23 - 25, Wilton Way, London, E8 3EEFlatsLeasehold£465,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 6, 23 - 25, Wilton Way, London, E8 3EEFlatsLeasehold£735,000
25 Jul 202513, Graham Road, London, E8 1DATerracedFreehold£1,300,000
13 Feb 20264, Massie Road, London, E8 1BYDetachedFreehold£838,000

Schools

In the E8 3EX postcode area, located within Dalston East, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 3EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDe Beauvoir Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGayhurst Community SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 3EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrestige Supermarket350 Queensbridge Road, London, E8 3ARWalking directions to Prestige Supermarket
0.2 miDalston Local Store42-44 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZWalking directions to Dalston Local Store
0.2 miDalston Lane Supermarket174B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NGWalking directions to Dalston Lane Supermarket
0.2 miTurkish Food Centre89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NHWalking directions to Turkish Food Centre
0.3 miM & B SupermarketWilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BGWalking directions to M & B 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 3EX, 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 020BE01001749
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 3EX

Is E8 3EX (Dalston East) safe?

The area around E8 3EX records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3EX?

The median sale price around E8 3EX in Dalston East is £650,000 (about £818 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 3EX?

There are 20 schools close to E8 3EX, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), De Beauvoir Primary School (Good) and Gayhurst Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 3EX?

The closest station to E8 3EX is Dalston Junction in TfL zone 2, about 544 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 3EX?

E8 3EX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E8 3EX (Dalston East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E8 3EX is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.