Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

E8 1AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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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 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

E8 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Dalston in Hackney. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

E8 1AS 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1AS 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 1AS. 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 1AS is moderate at 82 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 offences331
Anti-social behaviour253
Shoplifting111
Vehicle crime97
Other theft84

school Local Schools

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Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Good398 pupils0.0 km
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Mossbourne Community Academy

Outstanding1445 pupils0.3 km
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Stormont House School

Outstanding137 pupils0.5 km
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Colvestone Primary School

Good156 pupils0.7 km
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Gayhurst Community School

Good559 pupils0.7 km
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The Petchey Academy

Good1045 pupils0.7 km
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The Olive School Hackney

Outstanding625 pupils0.7 km
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Shacklewell Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

164 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Black Star Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
  • City News0.6 km
  • Joshi Newsagent0.7 km
  • Jus chicken0.8 km
  • + 159 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Big Belly Chef0.8 km
  • Rocksteady (Ophelia)1.0 km
  • Travelodge London Hackney0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • The Baxters Court0.7 km
  • The Duke of Richmond0.8 km
  • International Social Club0.8 km
  • Windsor Castle0.9 km
  • Visons Banqueting Suite1.0 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

307 nearby
  • Lardo0.7 km
  • Norah's Brownies0.6 km
  • SULU RESTAURANT BAR & DELI0.8 km
  • Sun Gozleme0.8 km
  • Aelita Books0.8 km
  • + 302 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Golden Crown0.7 km
  • Salad Etc0.8 km
  • Chicken Klub0.8 km
  • Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club0.8 km
  • The Proof0.9 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Dalston Co-Op Food0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Downs0.2 km
  • Hackney Central0.5 km
  • Dalston Kingsland0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hackney Downs Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hackney Central Rail Station0.5 km