E8 1BQ is an active urban area located 0.4km 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 1BQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00176328 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E8 1BQ.
231
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£ 62,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in E8 1BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BQ. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BQ is above average at 118 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
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
25 nearby- The Gun Public House1.0 km
- The Dolphin0.7 km
- The Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
- Every Cloud0.6 km
- Wolfies0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
262 nearby- Ling Ling's1.0 km
- Loafing1.0 km
- Britannia Restaurant0.4 km
- Cheeky Punt Ltd0.7 km
- Frampton Park Baptist Church0.7 km
- + 257 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Romeo's Pizza1.0 km
- Avo Spice0.6 km
- Blu Jay Off Licence1.0 km
- New City Kebab0.7 km
- Diwine Grapes0.9 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
165 nearby- Bzen UK Ltd0.7 km
- Empire Supermarket0.4 km
- Grains and Green Ltd0.6 km
- Queensbridge Road Food & Wine0.9 km
- Little Local Extra0.6 km
- + 160 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Dalston Co-Op Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Hek Umut Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Food Store0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge London Hackney0.4 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)1.0 km
- Big Belly Chef0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Downs0.4 km
- Hackney Central0.4 km
- London Fields0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Downs Rail Station0.4 km
- Hackney Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E81BQ · Data under Open Government Licence