E8 1DA 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E8 1DA 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 29% 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. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £639k, up 138.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00008705 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1DA.
330
38
£ 62,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1DA 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 1DA — age 38, 46% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 138.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1DA. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,300,000
Flat
£ 602,750
12 sales · Mean £ 638,375
Detached
£ 2,800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1DA is moderate at 71 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Colvestone Primary School
Gayhurst Community School
The Petchey Academy
Mossbourne Community Academy
Shacklewell Primary School
Halley House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
154 nearby- Prick0.7 km
- Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- African Super Store0.5 km
- Big Ben0.5 km
- + 149 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.8 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.7 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- The Baxters Court0.9 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.4 km
- Alibi0.7 km
- Ridley Road Market Bar0.5 km
- The Pembury Tavern0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
333 nearby- Brilliant Corners0.7 km
- Che-Men Cafe0.7 km
- Chips n Dat0.6 km
- Dead Good Coffee0.6 km
- Lardo0.7 km
- + 328 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Faulkners0.8 km
- Golden Crown0.2 km
- Ali Baba Kabab0.6 km
- All Island Grill UK0.7 km
- Banke's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Plc0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 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: E81DA · Data under Open Government Licence