E8 1AB is a mixed residential area on Greenwood Road, 0.3km from Dalston in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E8 1AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £911k, up 35.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00008772 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENWOOD ROAD, E8 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENWOOD ROAD, E8 1AB.
275
42
£ 62,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, E8 1AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 35.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1AB. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 712,750
8 sales · Mean £ 678,500
Terraced
£ 1,400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,316,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1AB is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gayhurst Community School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Mossbourne Community Academy
London Fields Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
173 nearby- Prick0.9 km
- Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Bzen UK Ltd0.8 km
- Empire Supermarket0.5 km
- + 168 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.4 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.5 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Baxters Court0.5 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.5 km
- The Dolphin0.7 km
- The Duke Of Wellington0.8 km
- The Cock Tavern0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
304 nearby- Brilliant Corners0.9 km
- Che-Men Cafe0.9 km
- Chips n Dat0.9 km
- Dead Good Coffee0.9 km
- Lardo0.4 km
- + 299 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Faulkners0.9 km
- Golden Crown0.5 km
- Avo Spice0.6 km
- Hacha1.0 km
- New City Kebab0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Dalston Co-Op Food0.9 km
- Yours Locally1.0 km
- Hek Umut Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Food Store0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fields0.5 km
- Hackney Downs0.5 km
- Hackney Central0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Downs Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E81AB · Data under Open Government Licence