Area Guide to Dalston

Area Guide to Dalston

Our area guide to Dalston gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include E8

Dalston Area Overview

Popular with property investors who feel it has the best chance of getting a new tube station.

Dalston Property Types & Architecture

Offers a mix of attractive two and three storey Victorian properties along with council housing and 60s tower blocks.

Dalston Shopping & Entertainment

The main shopping area is Kingland Road. There is also an indoor shopping mall, a market and a large supermarket.

There is not much choice in the way of restaurants, but there are some good pubs that prove to be very popular. It also boasts the Hackney Empire.

Dalston Parks & Commons

Apart from London Fields there is not much on offer in the way of open spaces.

Dalston Who lives here?

The area is fairly cosmopolitan, but becoming much more popular with professional and city types.

Guide to Dalston transport links:

Trains

  • Dalston Kingsland (National Rail)
  • Hackney Central
  • Hackney Downs
  • London Fields

Dalston Local Authorities:

Dalston is represented by Hackney Council which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

Dalston Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Dalston area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council A B C D E F G H
Hackney £858 £1,001 £1,144 £1,287 £1,573 £1,859 £2,145 £2,574
English Averages £761 £888 £1,015 £1,142 £1,396 £1,650 £1,904 £2,285
How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Dalston & Year 2006 Exam Results

Schools in Dalston fall under the Hackney Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Dalston by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Dalston:

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