Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1BP.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E8 1BP 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

E8 1BP is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E8 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Graham Road, 0.2km from Hackney in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £585k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00184138 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BP. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 585,000

3 sales · Mean £ 583,333

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

Crime around E8 1BP is above average at 132 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 offences440
Anti-social behaviour376
Shoplifting274
Theft from the person198
Other theft140

school Local Schools

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The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

Good900 pupils0.3 km
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Morningside Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.4 km
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The Olive School Hackney

Outstanding625 pupils0.4 km
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St John and St James CofE Primary School

Outstanding224 pupils0.5 km
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Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Good398 pupils0.5 km
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The City Academy, Hackney

Outstanding1152 pupils0.5 km
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Cardinal Pole Catholic School

Good1087 pupils0.6 km
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Gayhurst Community School

Good559 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

214 nearby
  • Full Joy Seafood Natural Restaurant0.7 km
  • Aelita Books0.8 km
  • Biddle Bros Bar0.8 km
  • Da Felice0.8 km
  • Lion Coffee and Records0.8 km
  • + 209 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Caloroso Pizza (Hackney)0.7 km
  • Three Bowls0.7 km
  • Salad Etc0.8 km
  • Backyard Grill0.8 km
  • Chestersway Chicken1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Black Star Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
  • City News0.7 km
  • Jus chicken0.8 km
  • Malinka Polski Sklep0.8 km
  • A K Groceries & Newsagent1.0 km
  • + 98 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Biddle Brothers0.8 km
  • Bizim Mekan Social Club0.9 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.4 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.4 km
  • The Three Compasses0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Big Belly Chef0.5 km
  • Travelodge London Hackney0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Central0.0 km
  • Hackney Downs0.4 km
  • London Fields0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hackney Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hackney Downs Rail Station0.4 km