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E8

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E8 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £733,065
1yr change ▼ 7.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£733,065

▼ 7.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

155% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in E8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E8 is £733,065, which is 44% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E8 cost 155.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E8 have fallen 7.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,749,813 8
Semi-detached £1,909,756 26
Terraced £1,131,836 196
Flat £592,610 984
All types £733,065 1307

5-Year Price History

£707K £723K £740K £756K £773K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E8 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
102.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
20.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
21.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
78.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
106.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E8 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
London Fields Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Queensbridge Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Shacklewell Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

266,758

Population

57

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
30.0%
Social rent
41.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in E8 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E8 is collected by Hackney. The Band D rate is £1,773/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

E8

E8 — LONDON

Area Summary

E8 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£733,065, 155% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E8 LONDON

What is the average house price in E8 LONDON?
The average house price in E8 (LONDON) is £733,065, based on 1307 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 155% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.8% over the past year.
Is E8 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E8 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (102.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (78.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E8 LONDON?
The population of E8 (LONDON) is approximately 266,758 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 41% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in E8?
The average broadband download speed in E8 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E8 LONDON?
There are 10 schools in or near E8. 70% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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