Is E8 2JJ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1812 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E8 2JJ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
448
Anti-social behaviour
444
Shoplifting
154
Theft from the person
144
Other theft
137
Public order
115
Vehicle crime
101
Burglary
86

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 2JJ 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 E8 2JJ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E8 2JJ on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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