Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

READING LANE, E8 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READING LANE, E8 1DS.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E8 1DS 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E8 1DS — age 36, 37% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £438k.

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

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

Day-to-day life in E8 1DS 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 — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £438k.

Census 2021 statistics for E8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00008770 (shared with 25 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 1DS. 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

White / British69.4%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 438,750

4 sales · Mean £ 440,625

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

Crime around E8 1DS is above average at 135 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 offences398
Anti-social behaviour307
Theft from the person190
Shoplifting149
Other theft132

school Local Schools

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Gayhurst Community School

Good559 pupils0.3 km
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The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

Good900 pupils0.4 km
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Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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Morningside Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.6 km
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St John and St James CofE Primary School

Outstanding224 pupils0.7 km
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London Fields Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.7 km
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St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School

Good146 pupils0.7 km
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Orchard Primary School

Good654 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

120 nearby
  • Costsaver0.4 km
  • E5 Bake House0.3 km
  • Far Out Food0.6 km
  • Ga Hwi0.5 km
  • King Edward Foodstore0.7 km
  • + 115 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

238 nearby
  • 21 Sid0.5 km
  • By the bottle0.6 km
  • Elliot's0.7 km
  • Free2Learn0.2 km
  • Green Papaya0.4 km
  • + 233 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Market Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • New Noodle Bar0.5 km
  • Peloton Pizza0.8 km
  • Kebab Fellas0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Every Cloud0.5 km
  • Wolfies0.5 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.6 km
  • The Pembury Tavern0.6 km
  • The Three Compasses0.8 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge London Hackney0.4 km
  • Big Belly Chef0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fields0.3 km
  • Hackney Central0.3 km
  • Hackney Downs0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • London Fields Rail Station0.3 km
  • Hackney Central Rail Station0.4 km