Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London
E8 (Hackney): crime, schools, stations and house prices
E8 (Hackney) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets. Homes sold for a median of £590,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 2.5% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 220 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 10 schools with an E8 postcode, and the nearest stations include Dalston Junction, Hackney Downs and London Fields.
House prices in E8
375 homes sold in E8 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £590,000. That's 2.5% lower than the 12 months before (£605,000). 5 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 296 | £544,000 |
| Terraced houses | 50 | £945,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 9 | £1,587,500 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | Flat 21, 1 Helmsley Street, E8 3FX | Flat | £590,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 45a Colvestone Crescent, E8 2LG | Terraced | £521,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Flat 48, 57 Kingsland High Street, E8 2FA | Flat | £410,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Flat 24, Spur House, 4 - 14 Spurstowe Terrace, E8 1LT | Flat | £1,000,000 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Flat 11, Fortune Court, 325 Queensbridge Road, E8 3AP | Flat | £522,500 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, Welbury Court, 453 Kingsland Road, E8 4AU | Flat | £441,000 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Flat F, 72 - 74 Albion Drive, E8 4LY | Flat | £550,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 183c Graham Road, E8 1PD | Flat | £460,000 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 134b Lansdowne Drive, E8 4NF | Flat | £450,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 358a Queensbridge Road, E8 3AR | Flat | £875,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in E8
Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 220 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22% |
| Theft from the person | 8% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Shoplifting | 7% |
| Public order | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 31 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E8 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,570 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in E8
10 open schools have an E8 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (8)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayhurst Community School | Community school | 3-11 | 524 |
| Shacklewell Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 461 |
| London Fields Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 407 |
| Queensbridge Primary School | Community school | 4-11 | 398 |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Academy converter | 3-11 | 327 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 240 |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 185 |
| Halley House School | Free schools | 3-11 | 166 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Excelsior Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11-18 | 983 |
| Waterside Academy | Free schools | 11-16 | 351 |
Stations near E8
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Dalston Junction | 0.4 mi |
| Hackney Downs | 0.4 mi |
| London Fields | 0.4 mi |
| Haggerston | 0.5 mi |
| Hackney Central | 0.5 mi |
| Dalston Kingsland | 0.5 mi |
| Hoxton | 0.9 mi |
| Cambridge Heath | 0.9 mi |
Council and wards
E8 is covered by Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets. Wards include Bethnal Green West, Dalston, De Beauvoir, Hackney Central, Haggerston, Homerton, London Fields and Mildmay.
Frequently asked questions
Is E8 a safe area to live?
E8 (Hackney) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 220 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in E8?
The median sale price in E8 (Hackney) was £590,000 across 375 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 2.5% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near E8?
The nearest stations to the centre of E8 are Dalston Junction (0.4 mi), Hackney Downs (0.4 mi), London Fields (0.4 mi) and Haggerston (0.5 mi).
How many schools are there in E8?
There are 10 open schools with an E8 postcode, including 8 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers E8?
E8 is covered by Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.