Postcode E8 4BL is located in a major urban area, within the London Fields ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the De Beauvoir area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 203.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in De Beauvoir is £63,590 per year. The nearest station is Haggerston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stonebridge Gardens.
De Beauvoir has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
De Beauvoir has a very high crime rate, with approximately 203.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in De Beauvoir is £63,590 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from E8 4BL.
De Beauvoir near E8 4BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Haggerston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | De Beauvoir Square | Small | Walking directions to De Beauvoir Square |
| 0.1 mi | Albion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Albion Square Gardens |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £653,500 (about £801 per square foot) in London Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £3,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,387,500 | £1,260 |
| Terraced | 11 | £1,285,000 | £966 |
| Flats | 67 | £580,000 | £791 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £1,520,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | — | £878,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 4BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 13, Middleton Road, London, E8 4BL | Other | Freehold | £792,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 4, 13, Glebe Road, London, E8 4BD | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, 11, Glebe Road, London, E8 4BD | Flats | Leasehold | £354,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 13, 352 - 356, Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DA | Flats | Leasehold | £560,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Flat 11, Portland Court, St Peter'S Way, London, N1 4SH | Flats | Leasehold | £505,000 |
In the E8 4BL postcode area, located within De Beauvoir, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 4BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Yours Locally | 384 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Yours Locally |
| 0.1 mi | Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Yours Locally |
| 0.1 mi | Open Heaven Pound Plus | 388 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Open Heaven Pound Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Levssi Express | 396 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Levssi Express |
| 0.2 mi | Topaloglu Food & Wine | 478 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AE | Walking directions to Topaloglu Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E8 4BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anntoinette Bramble
London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026
Brenda Puech
London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026
Kwame Otiende
London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E8 4BL records about 203 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around E8 4BL in De Beauvoir is £653,500 (about £801 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 4BL, including Hackney New Primary School (Outstanding), Queensbridge Primary School (Outstanding) and Waterside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 4BL is Haggerston in TfL zone 2, about 244 m away, serving the Overground line.
E8 4BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,066 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E8 4BL 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).