Is E5 8EF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1705 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E5 8EF. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
429
Violence & sexual offences
416
Shoplifting
170
Other theft
126
Theft from the person
119
Public order
104
Vehicle crime
90
Burglary
85

House prices

£605,442

Average price in Hackney (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£952,483
Semi-detached
£1,180,055
Detached
£1,317,139
Flat / maisonette
£525,653

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for E5 8EF 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 E5 8EF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E5 8EF on Check Food Hygiene

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