Postcode report
Is E8 1DG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About E8 1DG: area rating, property, schools and local change
E8 1DG 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 1DG, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E8 1DG 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 1DG is based on Hackney 020 Census 2021. It covers 9,219 residents, 13,871 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 31% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 39% 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 4/10.
For property prices near E8 1DG, 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 1DG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 1DG 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 1DG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 42 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 1DG
Is E8 1DG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 39% 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 1DG?
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 1DG?
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 1DG?
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 1DG?
LocaleIQ matched E8 1DG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E8 1DG?
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 1DG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 42 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.