E8 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Hackney in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Central ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
Day-to-day life in E8 1DW 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 high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00008770 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E8 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E8 1DW.
362
36
£ 58,700 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1DW 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 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1DW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near E8 1DW are high at 141 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
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Gayhurst Community School
Morningside Primary School
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
St John and St James CofE Primary School
The Olive School Hackney
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School
Orchard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Candy Shop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Wells Butchers0.6 km
- Black Star Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
- City News0.9 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.3 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Baxters Court0.1 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.9 km
- The Kenton0.9 km
- The Cock Tavern0.2 km
- General Browning Club0.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
231 nearby- E9 Cafe0.7 km
- Lardo0.1 km
- Nazar Restuarant0.7 km
- Norah's Brownies0.4 km
- NuDawn Enterprise Ltd0.7 km
- + 226 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Golden Crown0.9 km
- Sun On Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Well Street Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Yard Sale Pizza0.9 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Central0.3 km
- London Fields0.3 km
- Hackney Downs0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Central Rail Station0.3 km
- London Fields Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E81DW · Data under Open Government Licence