Ada Street Hackney
36 addresses across 4 postcodes (E8), about 160 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 20900036.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £827,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10, C: 8).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Hackney costs £2,060 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cambridge Heath, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broadway Market Green, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 24.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 10.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is London Fields Medical Centre, about 110 m away, with 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 65% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 467 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £827,500 | £827,500 | £827,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £640,000 | £640,000 | £640,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £655,000 | £655,000 | £655,000 |
| 2012 | 9 | £415,000 | £375,000 | £580,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2023 | FLAT A, 14 - 18 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £827,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2023 | 2A E8 4QU | Other | £3,490,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2023 | GROUND FLOOR PREMISES, 14 - 18 E8 4QU | Other | £510,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Feb 2022 | FLAT 1, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £640,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2018 | 6 E8 4QU | Other | £45,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Nov 2016 | 6A E8 4QU | Other | £50,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Mar 2016 | FLAT 6, 2 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £590,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Jul 2015 | FLAT 1, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £655,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2012 | FLAT 8, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £580,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2012 | FLAT 2, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £375,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 2012 | FLAT 9, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £565,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 2012 | FLAT 1, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £415,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 2012 | FLAT 5, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £390,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2012 | FLAT 7, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £575,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | FLAT 4, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £425,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | FLAT 3, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £400,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2012 | FLAT 6, 6 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £405,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2007 | FLAT A, 14 - 18 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £385,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2006 | FLAT B, 14 - 18 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2006 | FLAT A, 14 - 18 E8 4QU | Flat or maisonette | £300,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Flat (16); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2007-2011 (13); 2011 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (14); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Hackney in 2026-27: Band D £2,060 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,374 | £1,602 | £1,831 | £2,060 | £2,518 | £2,976 | £3,434 | £4,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Broadway Market, Regent's Canal - Central & South Hackney CAAC (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): London borough of Hackney, A4D Non-residential to residential, Hackney Central, A4D Non-residential to residential, Broadway Market Local Shopping Centre, Broadway Market Local Shopping Centre.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 40-43 Andrews Road and Ash Grove Bus Garage, not permissioned (120 m)
- Marian Place Gas Works and The Oval, pending decision (280 m)
- Marian Place Gas Works and The Oval, pending decision (280 m)
- 27-37 Well Street London, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- SAP223 - 27-37 Well Street London: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 5-9 Yorkton Street London E2 8NH: up to 20 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Frampton Arms and land adjacent to Sherard and Catesby House 47 Well Street, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Land to the R/O 130-134 Richmond Road, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 26 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E8 4QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 15 | unlikely |
| E8 4QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| E8 4QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| E8 4QX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8 4QJ | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| E8 4QL | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| E8 4QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E8 4QX | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cambridge Heath 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| London Fields 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Haggerston 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Bethnal Green Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Whitechapel Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Stepney Green Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ada Street Haggerston | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tower Pier Tower Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oaklands School Sixth Form Car Park | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 45 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Fields Medical Centre | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 28 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unipharm Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 24 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 37-39 | 240 m |
| Hospital | Mile End Hospital Cdc | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Tower Hamlets Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadway Market Green 1,820 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 87 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,020 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,160 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 111 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Keeling House Bethnal Green, a listed building (Grade II*), 550 m (0.3 miles) south. 145 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Keeling House Bethnal Green | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The New Lansdowne Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Bonner Hall Bridge, Regent's Canal | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Bethnal Green Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Bethnal Green Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| 17-18, Victoria Park Square E2 | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Arnold Circus, Bethnal Green | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Theatre Playhouse | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Hackney Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Wick Field | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Shadwell Entrance | Tidal water | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 24.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 10.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 36 | 36 |
33 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hackney: see them on the Hackney page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Sebright School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park | Secondary | 11–19 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Mowlem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oaklands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gayhurst Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lawdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bridge Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Artisan Gelato E8 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Pummarola E8 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Goodfellas La Grande E8 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Broadway Hog Roast Limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Band of Burgers / Beast Burger E8 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Amala Chai ltd E8 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Corner Deli E8 4QN | Distributors/Transporters | 50 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Jelly Drops E8 4QN | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| The Gyros Spot / Pita Paradise / Savor Mexican Burrito E8 4QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| THE KACCHI STORY LTD E8 4QN | Distributors/Transporters | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Filigrillz - FOODTRUCK E8 4QN | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Mamas Blessing Fresh Food & Drinks E8 4QN | Distributors/Transporters | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Munch Now E8 4QN | Manufacturers/packers | 50 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Mucho Picante E8 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| AYESHA'S SPICE LTD E8 4QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Theft from the person | 49 |
| Other theft | 41 |
| Bicycle theft | 38 |
| Burglary | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broadway Market (92); On or near Shopping Area (76); On or near Duncan Road (40); On or near Andrews Road (36); On or near Welshpool Street (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 7% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 65% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Hamlet Pizza, Swift Pizza, Tower Hamlets Pizza (takeaway/sandwich shop, E2 9BU) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Brat x Climpsons Arch (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E8 3SB) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 2 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Eat & More London Liverpool Street Ltd (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E8 4QN) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Munch Now (manufacturers/packers, E8 4QN) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was Awaiting inspection (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings GreedyCow Bakes (manufacturers/packers, E2 8PP) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E8 4QU: 32 addresses
- E8 4QJ: 2 addresses of 159 in the postcode
- E8 4QL: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- E8 4QX: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Andrews Road · Jackman Street · Duncan Road · Sheep Lane · Benjamin Close · Pritchard's Road · Wharf Place · Broadway Market Mews · Darwen Place · Ada Place · Welshpool Street · Ash Grove
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.