Is E2 8BG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2299 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E2 8BG. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
500
Violence & sexual offences
441
Shoplifting
328
Theft from the person
206
Other theft
188
Drugs
132
Public order
124
Burglary
118

House prices

£619,408

Average price in Hackney (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£988,782
Semi-detached
£1,229,067
Detached
£1,369,433
Flat / maisonette
£535,923

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for E2 8BG specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near E2 8BG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E2 8BG on Check Food Hygiene

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