E8 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Hackney in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
This 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. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00008762 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E8 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E8 1AX.
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37
£ 58,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1AX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E8 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1AX. The average age is 36.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1AX is above average at 124 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
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Gayhurst Community School
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Mossbourne Community Academy
Morningside Primary School
The Olive School Hackney
Stormont House School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Gun Public House1.0 km
- The Dolphin0.8 km
- The Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
- Every Cloud0.6 km
- Wolfies0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
235 nearby- Ling Ling's1.0 km
- Loafing1.0 km
- Britannia Restaurant0.4 km
- Cheeky Punt Ltd0.7 km
- Frampton Park Baptist Church0.7 km
- + 230 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Romeo's Pizza1.0 km
- Avo Spice0.7 km
- Blu Jay Off Licence0.9 km
- Marinara Woodfire Oven Pizzeria1.0 km
- New City Kebab0.8 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
147 nearby- Bzen UK Ltd0.6 km
- Empire Supermarket0.4 km
- Grains and Green Ltd0.7 km
- Queensbridge Road Food & Wine0.9 km
- The Wholemeal Shop1.0 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Dalston Co-Op Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Hek Umut Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Food Store0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Hackney0.3 km
- Big Belly Chef0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Downs0.3 km
- Hackney Central0.4 km
- London Fields0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Downs Rail Station0.3 km
- Hackney Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E81AX · Data under Open Government Licence