Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

E8 1AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

298

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E8 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

E8 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

E8 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Hackney in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E8 1AN is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00008789 (shared with 8 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 1AN. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.7%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.3%
Other / Mixed19.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around E8 1AN is above average at 107 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 offences422
Anti-social behaviour310
Shoplifting169
Theft from the person130
Public order102

school Local Schools

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Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Good398 pupils0.1 km
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Mossbourne Community Academy

Outstanding1445 pupils0.3 km
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Stormont House School

Outstanding137 pupils0.4 km
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The Olive School Hackney

Outstanding625 pupils0.7 km
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Nightingale Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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The Petchey Academy

Good1045 pupils0.8 km
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Gayhurst Community School

Good559 pupils0.8 km
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Colvestone Primary School

Good156 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • African Super Store0.9 km
  • Big Ben0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine Centre0.8 km
  • Devs Chemist0.5 km
  • + 150 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Alibi1.0 km
  • Ridley Road Market Bar0.8 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.2 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.2 km
  • The Three Compasses0.5 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

264 nearby
  • Ayandastouch Catering0.8 km
  • Bebek Baklava1.0 km
  • Fill Me In Food Services Ltd0.6 km
  • FRUIT AND VEG GARDEN LTD0.5 km
  • Getir UK Limited0.0 km
  • + 259 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Ali Baba Kabab0.9 km
  • Kashmir Kebabish0.8 km
  • Kebab Fellas0.1 km
  • La Kumbre Ltd1.0 km
  • Ming Hai Take Away0.2 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge London Hackney0.3 km
  • Big Belly Chef0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Downs0.1 km
  • Hackney Central0.5 km
  • London Fields0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hackney Downs Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hackney Central Rail Station0.4 km