Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

FASSETT SQUARE, E8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1DQ 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 1DQ 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.

home £1,401,875 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E8 1DQ 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 1DQ 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for E8 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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

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

£ 1,312,500

5 sales · Mean £ 1,254,500

Semi-Detached

£ 1,585,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,585,000

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

Crime around E8 1DQ is moderate at 68 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.

Violence and sexual offences245
Anti-social behaviour234
Vehicle crime102
Other theft84
Burglary71

school Local Schools

P

Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Good398 pupils0.3 km
P

Gayhurst Community School

Good559 pupils0.5 km
P

Colvestone Primary School

Good156 pupils0.6 km
P

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils0.6 km
S

Mossbourne Community Academy

Outstanding1445 pupils0.6 km
S

The Petchey Academy

Good1045 pupils0.7 km
A

Stormont House School

Outstanding137 pupils0.8 km
P

Shacklewell Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

162 nearby
  • Prick0.8 km
  • Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Cherryz0.9 km
  • Hackney Garden Honey0.6 km
  • + 157 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • The Baxters Court0.8 km
  • The Duke of Richmond0.5 km
  • Duke Of Wellington1.0 km
  • Alibi0.8 km
  • Ridley Road Market Bar0.6 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

339 nearby
  • Brilliant Corners0.8 km
  • Che-Men Cafe0.8 km
  • Chips n Dat0.7 km
  • Dead Good Coffee0.8 km
  • Lardo0.7 km
  • + 334 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Faulkners0.9 km
  • Golden Crown0.4 km
  • Burley Fisher Books0.9 km
  • New Capital Kebab0.9 km
  • Ali Baba Kabab0.7 km
  • + 46 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Downs0.4 km
  • Dalston Kingsland0.6 km
  • Hackney Central0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hackney Downs Rail Station0.4 km