Postcode E8 4LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Haggerston ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Haggerston East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haggerston East is £65,834 per year. The nearest station is London Fields, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is London Fields.
Haggerston East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Haggerston East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haggerston East is £65,834 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E8 4LJ.
Haggerston East near E8 4LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London Fields located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | London Fields | Overground | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | London Fields | Large | Walking directions to London Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stonebridge Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Stonebridge Gardens |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £775 per square foot) in Haggerston area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £1,525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 100 | £500,000 | £775 |
| Terraced | 5 | £475,000 | £694 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £505,000 | £686,000 |
| 2017 | £397,750 | £572,500 |
| 2018 | £480,000 | £530,000 |
| 2019 | £576,000 | £679,000 |
| 2020 | £725,000 | £750,000 |
| 2021 | £535,000 | £866,000 |
| 2022 | £512,500 | £875,000 |
| 2023 | £527,500 | £900,000 |
| 2024 | £543,000 | £732,555 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £680,000 |
| 2026 | £427,500 | £700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £654 | £690 |
| 2017 | £593 | £606 |
| 2018 | £738 | £642 |
| 2019 | £829 | £739 |
| 2020 | £1,080 | £784 |
| 2021 | £774 | £629 |
| 2022 | £771 | £1,056 |
| 2023 | £760 | £853 |
| 2024 | £756 | £954 |
| 2025 | £781 | £670 |
| 2026 | £774 | £823 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2025 | 9, Stephan Close, London, E8 4LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £792,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Flat 36, Orwell Court, Pownall Road, London, E8 4PS | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Flat 84, Orwell Court, Pownall Road, London, E8 4PR | Flats | Leasehold | £656,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Flat 68, Orwell Court, Pownall Road, London, E8 4PR | Flats | Leasehold | £781,600 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 3, Magnin Close, London, E8 4LF | Flats | Leasehold | £372,500 |
In the E8 4LJ postcode area, located within Haggerston East, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Figs & Grain | 19-21 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Figs & Grain |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 43-45 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4QJ | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Londis Broadway SuperSaver | 46-48 Broadway Market, London, E8 4QJ | Walking directions to Londis Broadway SuperSaver |
| 0.2 mi | Sultan Food & Wine | 83-85 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH | Walking directions to Sultan 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 4LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlene Concepcion
Haggerston - Elected 7 May 2026
Nisa Sharif
Haggerston - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan MacMahon
Haggerston - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E8 4LJ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 drugs.
The median sale price around E8 4LJ in Haggerston East is £500,000 (about £775 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 4LJ, including St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), London Fields Primary School (Outstanding) and Sebright School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 4LJ is London Fields in TfL zone 2, about 655 m away, serving the Overground line.
E8 4LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,021 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 4LJ is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlene Concepcion (Green Party), Nisa Sharif (Green Party) and Siobhan MacMahon (Green Party).