E8 London postcode: Residents rate their streets

What is the E8 London postcode London really like? Will moving there be a great next step, or a mistake you’ll regret? HomeViews Streets is a new online review platform where people can rate their neighbourhoods, right down to street level. Our reviews focus on the key factors that determine whether E8 is your perfect postcode – things like the quality of the transport links, the type of entertainment on offer nearby, and how cohesive the community is. Get the info you need today, right now.

Which part of London is E8?

E8 is an East London postcode run by the Hackney local authority. It covers Hackney Central, Dalston, and London Fields.

Which zone is London E8 in?

The E8 postcode sits within TfL Zone 2. Neighbouring areas include Stamford Hill and Stoke Newington (N16) and Clapton (E5) to the north. Hackney and Homerton (E9) lie to the east, with Bethnal Green and Shoreditch (E2) to the south, and Barnsbury, Canonbury, and Islington (N1) to the west.

Is E8 a good place to live?

So, should you say yes to that new job or put an offer on that house in E8? HomeViews Streets helps you make an informed decision by unveiling what E8’s real-life residents truly think about their patch. Reviewers rate and comment on different aspects of local life, giving a broad yet specific overview that quickly identifies this postcode’s pros and cons. Here’s an example:

Is your interest piqued? There’s so much more to show you – check out some more samples below. Click through to the HomeViews site to see everything we have on the E8 London postcode. Need more detail? Rate your own street and we’ll give you full access.

HomeViews Area Guides

See the area guides on related areas below for HomeViews insights about E8 and surrounding regions. These pages include the top-rated new homes in those areas and reviews by residents.

East London

Perhaps the capital’s biggest oxymoron, East London is a place where traditional meets contemporary and all walks of life collide. And there lies its draw, as many of its millions of occupants will attest to. Read on to discover developments that are the best Read more about East London

Borough of Hackney

Once upon a time, Hackney was topping lists of Britain’s worst places to live. But the borough has had a colossal transformation in recent years. and now, E8 is one of the capital’s most fashionable postcodes. Read on to discover developments that are the Read more about Borough of Hackney

Borough of Islington

Islington is a borough of many faces. Its mish-mash of neighbourhoods each have their own distinct personality, from the urban bars and pubs of Angel to the chintzy antique stores of Camden Passage. Its properties have many guises, too – there are in-the-thick-of-it luxury Read more about Borough of Islington

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