E8 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Navarino Road, 0.4km from Dalston in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch 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 — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £960k.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00008767 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NAVARINO ROAD, E8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVARINO ROAD, E8 1AQ.
311
35
£ 58,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1AQ 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 1AQ — age 35, 28% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1AQ. The average age is 34.7. 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
£ 520,000
1 sales · Mean £ 520,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,400,000
Terraced
£ 1,110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1AQ is moderate at 84 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
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Gayhurst Community School
Mossbourne Community Academy
Stormont House School
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Colvestone Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Olive School Hackney
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
169 nearby- Amhurst Newsagents1.0 km
- Autumn Yard1.0 km
- Mikes Meats1.0 km
- Re: Store0.9 km
- Prick1.0 km
- + 164 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- International Social Club1.0 km
- The Baxters Court0.6 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.6 km
- Earth Venue1.0 km
- Dalston Social1.0 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
332 nearby- Heaps+Stacks0.9 km
- Tom’s Pasta0.9 km
- Brilliant Corners1.0 km
- Che-Men Cafe1.0 km
- Chips n Dat0.9 km
- + 327 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Chicken Klub1.0 km
- Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club1.0 km
- Golden Crown0.5 km
- Pizza Hot Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Yard Sale Pizza0.9 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.6 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.9 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.4 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Downs0.3 km
- Hackney Central0.5 km
- London Fields0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Downs Rail Station0.3 km
- Hackney Central Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E81AQ · Data under Open Government Licence