Postcode report
Is E8 1AT a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About E8 1AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
E8 1AT is a postcode in Hackney Central, Hackney, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E8 1AT, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E8 1AT are schools and education and jobs, 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 E8 1AT is based on Hackney 016 Census 2021. It covers 11,516 residents, 21,077 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 18% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 59% 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 2/10.
For property prices near E8 1AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £435k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near E8 1AT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 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 E8 1AT 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 E8 1AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 52 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 E8 1AT
Is E8 1AT 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 E8 1AT?
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 E8 1AT?
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 E8 1AT?
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 E8 1AT?
LocaleIQ matched E8 1AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E8 1AT?
The latest median sold price is £435k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around E8 1AT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 52 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.