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E8 3FF

Richmond Road

Hackney Central

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Overview

Postcode E8 3FF is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central area 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 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year. The median sale price in Hackney Central is £500,000 (around £787 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £425,000 and £709,000. The nearest station is London Fields, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.6%
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 10,909 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dalston East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% 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.

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 rail, approximately 105 ft away from E8 3FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalston East near E8 3FF 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 London Fields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 3FF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

London Fields

Overground

Walking directions to London Fields
0.2 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.4 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E8 3FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLondon FieldsLargeWalking directions to London Fields
0.2 miSt Thomas's Long Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground
0.2 miSt Thomas's Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to St Thomas's Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
473
Population density
14,921.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.76(+70%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.33(+7%)
Vehicle crime
19.21(+105%)
Theft from the person
12.43(+33%)
Burglary
11.86(+117%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
39.83%
Other White
79
16.74%
Caribbean
48
10.17%
African
40
8.47%
Other
20
4.24%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
263
66.41%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.12%
No qualifications
29
7.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
6.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
4.8%
Total 16+ residents: 396

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
29.15%
Other social rented
44
22.11%
Owns with a mortgage
41
20.6%
Owns outright
36
18.09%
Shared ownership
9
4.52%
Total households: 199

Property prices in Hackney Central

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £787
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £425K – £709K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £787 per square foot) in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£860,000£839
Flats88£477,500£777

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£450,000£741,750
2017£482,500£994,500
2018£475,000£900,000
2019£497,000£745,000
2020£500,000£901,750
2021£480,000£1,090,500
2022£510,000£900,000
2023£529,900£975,001
2024£537,500£815,000
2025£487,500£822,500
2026£460,000£1,070,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£737£649
2017£732£784
2018£725£676
2019£726£788
2020£805£719
2021£788£885
2022£809£797
2023£780£807
2024£771£770
2025£742£770
2026£825£924
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Central in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 3FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Flat 4, Arthaus Apartments, 205, Richmond Road, London, E8 3FFFlatsLeasehold£290,000
08 Oct 2025Flat 3, Arthaus Apartments, 205, Richmond Road, London, E8 3FFOtherLeasehold£5,495,000
27 Mar 202656, Martello Street, London, E8 3QPFlatsLeasehold£704,000
21 May 202566, Martello Street, London, E8 3QPFlatsLeasehold£220,650
09 Feb 2026Flat 66, Vanguard House, 70, Martello Street, London, E8 3QQFlatsLeasehold£490,000

Schools

In the E8 3FF postcode area, located within Dalston East, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for E8 3FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryThe Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimaryGayhurst Community SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryMorningside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E8 3FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 3FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local277 Mare Street, London, E8 1GRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLê-Mi257a Mare Street, London, E8 3NSWalking directions to Lê-Mi
0.1 miGrains & Green214 Mare Street, London, E8 3RDWalking directions to Grains & Green
0.1 miBrazilian Centre223 Mare Street, London, E8 3QEWalking directions to Brazilian Centre
0.2 miEmpire Express301 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJWalking directions to Empire Express

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 3FF, 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
WardHackney CentralE05009372
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dalston EastE02000364
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 020CE01001763
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-09-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 3FF

What is located at E8 3FF?

The E8 3FF postcode lies on Richmond Road in Hackney, close to London Fields and Broadway Market. On this road, The Arthaus is a former warehouse conversion that provides apartments, studios and a central gallery, along with communal roof terrace, lift, concierge and bike storage. Ground floor units include restaurants and a bakery. London Fields station is about 0.27 km away.

Is E8 3FF (Dalston East) safe?

The area around E8 3FF records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E8 3FF?

The median sale price around E8 3FF in Hackney Central is £500,000 (about £787 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 3FF?

There are 20 schools close to E8 3FF, including The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (Good), Gayhurst Community School (Outstanding) and Morningside Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to E8 3FF?

The closest station to E8 3FF is London Fields in TfL zone 2, about 275 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 3FF?

E8 3FF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,909 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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