E8 1BE is a mixed residential area on Wilton Estate, 0.3km from Dalston in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E8 1BE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £447k, up 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00008773 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILTON ESTATE, E8 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILTON ESTATE, E8 1BE.
236
34
£ 62,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E8 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BE. The average age is 33.8. 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
Flat
£ 420,000
5 sales · Mean £ 423,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1BE is moderate at 63 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Mossbourne Community Academy
Colvestone Primary School
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
175 nearby- Prick0.9 km
- Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Kingsland Food and Wines1.0 km
- Little Local Extra0.6 km
- + 170 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.5 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.5 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Baxters Court0.6 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.5 km
- Helgi's0.8 km
- The Haggerston0.9 km
- Brewer's Bar Ltd1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
344 nearby- Brilliant Corners0.9 km
- Che-Men Cafe0.9 km
- Chips n Dat0.8 km
- Dead Good Coffee0.9 km
- Lardo0.5 km
- + 339 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Faulkners0.9 km
- Golden Crown0.4 km
- Voodoo Ray's1.0 km
- Diwine Grapes0.9 km
- Monty and Co0.9 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl Food Store0.8 km
- Hek Umut Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Downs0.5 km
- Hackney Central0.6 km
- London Fields0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Downs Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E81BE · Data under Open Government Licence