E8 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stannard Road, 0.3km from Dalston in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Dalston ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E8 1DB 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00008705 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANNARD ROAD, E8 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANNARD ROAD, E8 1DB.
330
38
£ 62,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1DB 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 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1DB. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 1,429,950
1 sales · Mean £ 1,429,950
Semi-Detached
£ 1,340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,340,000
Detached
£ 940,000
1 sales · Mean £ 940,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1DB is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Colvestone Primary School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
The Petchey Academy
Gayhurst Community School
Mossbourne Community Academy
Shacklewell Primary School
Halley House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
148 nearby- Amhurst Newsagents0.9 km
- Autumn Yard0.9 km
- Re: Store0.9 km
- Prick0.7 km
- Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.6 km
- + 143 more
Restaurant, Cafe
320 nearby- Escape Bar1.0 km
- Heaps+Stacks0.9 km
- Metro’s fried chicken1.0 km
- Tom’s Pasta0.9 km
- Brilliant Corners0.7 km
- + 315 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Chicken Klub0.9 km
- Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club0.9 km
- Faulkners0.7 km
- Golden Crown0.2 km
- Avo Spice0.2 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.9 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.7 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- The Baxters Court0.9 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.4 km
- Army & Navy Public House1.0 km
- Junction House0.5 km
- The Victoria0.2 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Dalston Co-Op Food0.5 km
- Yours Locally0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalston Kingsland0.5 km
- Dalston Junction0.5 km
- Hackney Downs0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dalston Junction Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E81DB · Data under Open Government Licence