Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

FASSETT SQUARE, E8 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FASSETT SQUARE, E8 1BF.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

198

cake
Avg Age

38

payments
Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

work
Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

E8 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.

home £905,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E8 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fassett Square, 0.3km from Dalston in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Dalston ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E8 1BF 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £905k, down 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00008704 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BF. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.3%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean15.1%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 5%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 650,000

9 sales · Mean £ 695,055

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

Crime around E8 1BF is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour283
Violence and sexual offences226
Vehicle crime96
Other theft80
Burglary77

school Local Schools

P

Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Good398 pupils0.3 km
P

Colvestone Primary School

Good156 pupils0.5 km
P

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils0.5 km
P

Gayhurst Community School

Good559 pupils0.6 km
S

Mossbourne Community Academy

Outstanding1445 pupils0.6 km
S

The Petchey Academy

Good1045 pupils0.7 km
P

Shacklewell Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.8 km
A

Stormont House School

Outstanding137 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

158 nearby
  • Prick0.8 km
  • Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Central Supermarket0.8 km
  • Fresh Halal (tesco)0.9 km
  • + 153 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Big Belly Chef0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Hackney0.6 km
  • Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • The Baxters Court0.8 km
  • The Duke of Richmond0.5 km
  • Every Cloud0.9 km
  • Wolfies0.1 km
  • Hackney Church Brewery Co0.9 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

330 nearby
  • Brilliant Corners0.8 km
  • Che-Men Cafe0.8 km
  • Chips n Dat0.7 km
  • Dead Good Coffee0.8 km
  • Lardo0.7 km
  • + 325 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Faulkners0.9 km
  • Golden Crown0.3 km
  • Dixy Dalston Ltd T/A Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • New Noodle Bar0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • + 47 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Downs0.5 km
  • Dalston Kingsland0.6 km
  • Dalston Junction0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hackney Downs Rail Station0.4 km