E8 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Graham Road, 0.4km from Hackney in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
Day-to-day life in E8 1BS has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £508k, down 53.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00008762 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAHAM ROAD, E8 1BS.
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37
£ 58,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1BS 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 1BS — age 37, 36% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £508k. Property prices are trending down 53.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BS. The average age is 36.6. 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
£ 445,000
11 sales · Mean £ 410,950
Terraced
£ 955,000
1 sales · Mean £ 955,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1BS is above average at 131 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
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Mossbourne Community Academy
The Olive School Hackney
Morningside Primary School
Stormont House School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
235 nearby- Full Joy Seafood Natural Restaurant0.9 km
- Aelita Books1.0 km
- Biddle Bros Bar1.0 km
- Da Felice1.0 km
- 119 Lower Clapton0.9 km
- + 230 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Caloroso Pizza (Hackney)0.9 km
- Leads Eatery1.0 km
- Three Bowls0.9 km
- Salad Etc1.0 km
- Backyard Grill1.0 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
150 nearby- Black Star Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- City News0.8 km
- Jus chicken1.0 km
- Malinka Polski Sklep1.0 km
- Wahdee1.0 km
- + 145 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Biddle Brothers1.0 km
- Bizim Mekan Social Club1.0 km
- Ridley Road Market Bar0.9 km
- The Pembury Tavern0.4 km
- The Pembury Tavern0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Hek Umut Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.5 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Downs0.3 km
- Hackney Central0.4 km
- London Fields0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Downs Rail Station0.3 km
- Hackney Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E81BS · Data under Open Government Licence