Is E2 8DG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

2105 crimes recorded

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

Anti-social behaviour
396
Violence & sexual offences
387
Shoplifting
296
Theft from the person
240
Other theft
195
Burglary
118
Drugs
106
Vehicle crime
101

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 8DG 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 8DG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E2 8DG on Check Food Hygiene

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