E8 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Graham Road, 0.2km from Dalston in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Dalston ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
Within the E8 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £942k, up 47.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00008709 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1BZ.
387
35
£ 62,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1BZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates E8 1BZ — age 35, 42% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 47.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BZ. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 598,750
10 sales · Mean £ 551,850
Terraced
£ 1,350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1BZ is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Colvestone Primary School
Gayhurst Community School
The Petchey Academy
Mossbourne Community Academy
Queensbridge Primary School
Shacklewell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
149 nearby- Central Supermarket0.9 km
- Kingsland Groceries Sea Food0.6 km
- A B Tropical Foods0.3 km
- African Spices Limited0.4 km
- Ararat Catering0.4 km
- + 144 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Wolfies0.2 km
- Junction House0.6 km
- The Haggerston0.8 km
- Marquis Of Lansdowne0.8 km
- Vortex Jazz Club0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
335 nearby- Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
- Burke's Warehouse0.6 km
- Cafe Oto0.5 km
- Common sanity0.5 km
- Dija0.9 km
- + 330 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Dixy Dalston Ltd T/A Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Passion Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
- Perfect Chicken0.9 km
- Voodoo Ray's0.7 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge London Hackney0.7 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.6 km
- Big Belly Chef0.8 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Dalston Co-Op Food0.5 km
- Yours Locally0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalston Kingsland0.5 km
- Dalston Junction0.6 km
- Hackney Downs0.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E81BZ · Data under Open Government Licence