Postcode report
E5 8RF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About E5 8RF: area rating, property, schools and local change
E5 8RF is a postcode in Hackney Downs, Hackney, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E5 8RF, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E5 8RF are schools and education and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for E5 8RF is based on Hackney 029 Census 2021. It covers 7,930 residents, 17,508 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 27, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 17% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 51% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near E5 8RF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £763k from 72 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near E5 8RF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near E5 8RF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around E5 8RF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 44 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about E5 8RF
Is E5 8RF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E5 8RF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E5 8RF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near E5 8RF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for E5 8RF?
LocaleIQ matched E5 8RF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E5 8RF?
The latest median sold price is £763k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around E5 8RF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 44 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.