E8 1DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Bohemia Place, 0.3km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% 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 (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00183894 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOHEMIA PLACE, E8 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOHEMIA PLACE, E8 1DU.
260
33
£ 58,700 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1DU 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
High employment, young population. E8 1DU combines 68% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1DU. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1DU 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
Morningside Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
The Olive School Hackney
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
The City Academy, Hackney
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Berger Primary School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Wine Cellar0.6 km
- Black Star Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- Carnival Cards0.9 km
- City News0.7 km
- Ishi Express0.9 km
- + 102 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Chats Palace0.8 km
- The Elderfield0.8 km
- International Social Club0.8 km
- Nodoby Asked Me1.0 km
- Windsor Castle0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
230 nearby- Casablanca0.8 km
- Chats Palace Arts Centre0.8 km
- Juicy Burger0.6 km
- The Vincent0.4 km
- Aelita Books0.7 km
- + 225 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Ming Hai Take Away0.8 km
- Noodle Xpress0.6 km
- People's Choice0.9 km
- Salad Etc0.7 km
- SZS Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl Food Store0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco Plc0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.7 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Central0.2 km
- Hackney Downs0.5 km
- London Fields0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Central Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E81DU · Data under Open Government Licence