Hackney · E8

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Covering Hackney Central, Dalston, London Fields, including Bethnal Green West, De Beauvoir, Haggerston. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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E8 (Hackney Central) in a nutshell

E8 covers Hackney Central, Dalston, London Fields, in Hackney and Islington and Tower Hamlets. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for E8

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Two councils in one district

E8 is split between Hackney and Islington and Tower Hamlets. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

E8 stretches across Bethnal Green West, Dalston, De Beauvoir and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'E8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old E8 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 731 of 1,346 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Hackney page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does E8 cover?

E8 (Hackney Central, Dalston, London Fields) includes the wards of Bethnal Green West, Dalston, De Beauvoir, Hackney Central, Haggerston, Homerton, London Fields, Mildmay, Shacklewell, Victoria (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to E8?

Neighbouring districts include E2 (Bethnal Green), E9 (Homerton), E5 (Upper Clapton), E1 (Aldgate) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering E8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in E8?

About 17,254 households and 39,275 residents at the 2011 Census, across 731 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is E8 in?

E8 sits in Hackney, Islington, Tower Hamlets (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bethnal Green and Stepney, Hackney North and Stoke Newington, Hackney South and Shoreditch, Islington North, Islington South and Finsbury.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
E8 1
Areas covered
Hackney Central, Dalston, London Fields 2
Active postcodes
731 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,254 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
39,275 2
Electoral wards
Bethnal Green West, Dalston, De Beauvoir, Hackney Central, Haggerston, Homerton, London Fields, Mildmay … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bethnal Green and Stepney, Hackney North and Stoke Newington, Hackney South and Shoreditch, Islington North, Islington South and Finsbury 4
Local authority
Hackney, Islington, Tower Hamlets 4
Households privately renting (Hackney built-up area)
32.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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