E8 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Wilton Estate, 0.2km 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 1BD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £505k.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00008773 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILTON ESTATE, E8 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILTON ESTATE, E8 1BD.
236
34
£ 62,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E8 1BD has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BD. The average age is 33.8. 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
£ 466,250
4 sales · Mean £ 465,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1BD is moderate at 51 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Colvestone Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Mossbourne Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
175 nearby- The Grocery nest1.0 km
- The Grocery Nest Supermarket1.0 km
- Wine Cellar0.6 km
- Akin Supermarket1.0 km
- Shiva's Shop0.9 km
- + 170 more
Restaurant, Cafe
347 nearby- All Nations Vegan House0.9 km
- Casablanca0.6 km
- Essential Vegan Limited1.0 km
- Evin Cafe1.0 km
- Juicy Burger0.6 km
- + 342 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Ming Hai Take Away0.6 km
- Noodle Xpress0.6 km
- Golden Food Takeaway1.0 km
- Pizza Club0.8 km
- CIFCI Ltd0.8 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Junction House0.8 km
- The Victoria0.4 km
- Vortex Jazz Club1.0 km
- The Baxters Court0.6 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.4 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.5 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.6 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.8 km
Supermarkets
13 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Hek Umut Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl Food Store0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Downs0.5 km
- London Fields0.6 km
- Hackney Central0.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E81BD · Data under Open Government Licence