E8 is a postcode district in Hackney, London, covering 729 active and 592 retired postcodes.
The largest share of E8 (29%) is characterised by an established professional area with long-settled European residents, alongside a working-class area of service sector workers — hospitality, retail, healthcare (17%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes E8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in E8 are around £625k, down 21.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across E8 at 518 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 36, E8 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 E8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
E8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the E8 postcode area.
41,765
36
£ 51,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
E8 has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 21.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Colvestone Primary School
London Fields Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
Shacklewell Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Gayhurst Community School
The Petchey Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)
- Travelodge London Hackney
Restaurant, Cafe
393 nearby- Bite Me Burger
- DEL74
- Made in MarcheT
- Happy Burger
- Plant Curves Ltd
- + 388 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Sapori Dolci LTD
- Alibi
- Brewer's Bar Ltd
- Dalston Superstore
- Diddy's Bar
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Dalston Co-Op Food
- Hek Umut Ltd
- Iceland
- Marks & Spencer
- Marks & Spencer
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Chicken Mafia
- Golden Dish
- Holy Bao
- Sparkle Rolls
- Thainese Street Food
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
172 nearby- A B Tropical Foods
- Adom Trading
- Adwoa Shop
- African Spices Limited
- African Super Store
- + 167 more
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Area Profile: E8 · Data under Open Government Licence