Is E8 1GY a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
1809 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of E8 1GY. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.
House prices
£605,729
Average price in Hackney (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 2.6% year on year.
- Terraced
- £960,633
- Semi-detached
- £1,193,876
- Detached
- £1,330,617
- Flat / maisonette
- £524,885
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for E8 1GY 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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CQC ratings near E8 1GY on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near E8 1GY on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.