Is EC88 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in EC88 are higher than average, at 8084 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of EC88?

The population for the EC88 area is approximately 166 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Hackney, London

EC88 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EC88 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

166

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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5/10

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1/10

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2/10

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Area Character

EC88 is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC88 is a postcode district in Hackney, London, covering 0 active and 71 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across EC88 at 8084 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 33, EC88 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EC88 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%

Asian / British Asian11.4%

Black / African / Caribbean2.4%

Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

76%Active

FT: 58%

Unemployed: 4%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Theft from the person314

Violence and sexual offences292

Drugs214

Other theft182

Anti-social behaviour94