Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

E8 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E8 1AE.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E8 1AE 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E8 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E8 1AE is a mixed residential area located 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 1AE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00008772 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1AE. 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

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean20.1%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E8 1AE is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences183
Anti-social behaviour140
Vehicle crime77
Other theft67
Burglary54

school Local Schools

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Gayhurst Community School

Good559 pupils0.1 km
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Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School

Outstanding193 pupils0.6 km
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The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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London Fields Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils0.7 km
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Queensbridge Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.8 km
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Mossbourne Community Academy

Outstanding1445 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

164 nearby
  • African Super Store0.9 km
  • Big Ben0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine Centre0.9 km
  • Devs Chemist0.6 km
  • + 159 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Ridley Road Market Bar0.9 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.7 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.7 km
  • The Three Compasses0.6 km
  • Junction House0.9 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

312 nearby
  • Ayandastouch Catering0.9 km
  • Fill Me In Food Services Ltd0.8 km
  • FRUIT AND VEG GARDEN LTD0.9 km
  • Getir UK Limited0.7 km
  • INCOMING COFFEE0.8 km
  • + 307 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Kashmir Kebabish0.9 km
  • Kebab Fellas0.7 km
  • Sylvie's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Diwine Grapes0.7 km
  • Monty and Co0.8 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.9 km
  • Big Belly Chef0.4 km
  • Travelodge London Hackney0.6 km
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Lidl Food Store0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fields0.4 km
  • Hackney Downs0.6 km
  • Hackney Central0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • London Fields Rail Station0.4 km