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E8 3NW

Eleanor Road

Hackney Central

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Detailed insights for E8 3NW

Overview

Postcode E8 3NW is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Central 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 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 nearest station is London Fields, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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
70.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Dalston East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

70.4%

Approximately 70.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from E8 3NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalston East near E8 3NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is London Fields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E8 3NW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

London Fields

Overground

Walking directions to London Fields
0.3 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.3 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
35,283 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
45
24.19%
African
39
20.97%
Caribbean
30
16.13%
Other
19
10.22%
Other White
16
8.6%
Total population: 186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
38.71%
No qualifications
40
25.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
11.61%
Level 3 (A level)
16
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 155

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
63.27%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.22%
Owns outright
9
9.18%
Other social rented
7
7.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.14%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Hackney Central

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£774
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £660K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £774 per square foot) in Hackney Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £1,575,000.

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
Terraced10£845,000£841
Flats88£494,200£773

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£490,000£825,000
2026£471,125£960,000
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£743£793
2026£782£892
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 3NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 3NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026Flat 3, 127A, Richmond Road, London, E8 3NJFlatsLeasehold£410,000
16 Jan 2026Flat C, 129, Richmond Road, London, E8 3NJFlatsLeasehold£525,000
15 Aug 2025129A, Richmond Road, London, E8 3NJFlatsLeasehold£670,000
11 Jun 202593, Wayman Court, Eleanor Road, London, E8 3NLFlatsLeasehold£715,000
17 Mar 2025103, Wayman Court, Eleanor Road, London, E8 3NLFlatsLeasehold£603,000

Schools

In the E8 3NW postcode area, located within Dalston East, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E8 3NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGayhurst Community SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryThe Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMossbourne Parkside AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E8 3NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM & B SupermarketWilton Way, Hackney, E8 1BGWalking directions to M & B Supermarket
0.2 miSainsbury's Local277 Mare Street, London, E8 1GRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLê-Mi257a Mare Street, London, E8 3NSWalking directions to Lê-Mi
0.2 miGrains & Green214 Mare Street, London, E8 3RDWalking directions to Grains & Green
0.2 miSea Salt Food & Wine214 Graham Road, London, E8 1BPWalking directions to Sea Salt Food & Wine

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 3NW, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E8 3NW

Is E8 3NW (Dalston East) safe?

The area around E8 3NW 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E8 3NW?

The median sale price around E8 3NW in Dalston East is £520,000 (about £774 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E8 3NW?

There are 20 schools close to E8 3NW, including Gayhurst Community School (Outstanding), The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (Good) and Mossbourne Parkside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E8 3NW?

The closest station to E8 3NW is London Fields in TfL zone 2, about 336 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E8 3NW?

E8 3NW 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 3NW (Dalston East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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