Is E8 2RA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

1544 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
419
Anti-social behaviour
270
Shoplifting
142
Theft from the person
112
Burglary
100
Other theft
96
Drugs
87
Public order
86

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 E8 2RA 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 2RA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E8 2RA on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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