E8 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Casterton Street, 0.2km from Hackney in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
This 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, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £685k.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00008770 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTERTON STREET, E8 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTERTON STREET, E8 1BN.
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36
£ 58,700 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1BN 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
E8 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £685k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BN. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 685,000
1 sales · Mean £ 685,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1BN is above average at 138 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
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Gayhurst Community School
Morningside Primary School
The Olive School Hackney
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Mossbourne Community Academy
The City Academy, Hackney
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
228 nearby- Dumplings Inc0.9 km
- Ling Ling's0.8 km
- Loafing0.8 km
- Britannia Restaurant0.2 km
- Cheeky Punt Ltd0.6 km
- + 223 more
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Morning News Supermarket0.8 km
- Bzen UK Ltd0.5 km
- Empire Supermarket0.2 km
- Grains and Green Ltd0.5 km
- The Wholemeal Shop0.8 km
- + 105 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Gun Public House0.8 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- The Dolphin0.7 km
- The Duke Of Wellington0.5 km
- Every Cloud0.4 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Romeo's Pizza0.8 km
- Avo Spice0.9 km
- Blu Jay Off Licence0.8 km
- Marinara Woodfire Oven Pizzeria0.8 km
- New City Kebab0.7 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Hek Umut Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Food Store0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Hackney0.3 km
- Big Belly Chef0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Central0.2 km
- Hackney Downs0.4 km
- London Fields0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Central Rail Station0.2 km
- Hackney Downs Rail Station0.4 km
- London Fields Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E81BN · Data under Open Government Licence