Postcode E8 4DW is located in a major urban area, within the London Fields 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 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 Haggerston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.
Dalston East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Dalston East has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.6% 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.
The average income per household in Dalston East is £69,277 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E8 4DW.
Dalston East near E8 4DW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | London Fields | Large | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | De Beauvoir Square | Small | Walking directions to De Beauvoir Square |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 (about £8,853 per square metre) in London Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £3,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 64 | £575,000 | £8,519 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,387,500 | £13,565 |
| Terraced | 11 | £1,445,000 | £11,840 |
10 year median price trend in London Fields
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 4DW.
In the E8 4DW postcode area, located within Dalston East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 4DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Queensbridge Supermarket | 240 Queensbridge Road, London, E8 3NB | Walking directions to Queensbridge Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Levssi Express | 396 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Levssi Express |
| 0.2 mi | Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Yours Locally |
| 0.2 mi | Yours Locally | 384 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Yours Locally |
| 0.2 mi | Open Heaven Pound Plus | 388 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4AA | Walking directions to Open Heaven Pound Plus |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E8 4DW, 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 4DW records about 84 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.
The median sale price around E8 4DW in Dalston East is £630,000 (about £8,853 per square metre) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 4DW, including Queensbridge Primary School (Outstanding), Hackney New Primary School (Outstanding) and Waterside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 4DW is Haggerston in TfL zone 2, about 419 m away, serving the Overground line.
E8 4DW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,108 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 4DW 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.