Hackney Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 7AX is located in the Weavers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hackney Road, London, E2 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8FU, E2 7AU, E2 8GJ, E2 8GL, E2 7AB, E2 8GP, E2 7AD, E2 7SN, E2 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 7AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.3% | 48.2% | 9.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 61.7% | 51.8% | -9.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E2 7AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 68.6% | 60.4% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 49.1% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 48% | 30.7% | -17.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 20.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 44.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.1% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 18.4% | 24.2% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 23.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 6.3% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -33.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 64% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.5% | 64% | 15.5% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 9.9% | -13.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 6.4% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48% | 64.2% | 16.2% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15.2% | 22.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 2.5% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 30.2% | 6.5% | 23.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hackney Road was 205.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Weavers average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hackney Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Weavers and the 232nd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground And Basement 334 Hackney Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,015,000 | 2025-03-31 | £1,011,835 |
| 324A Hackney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £952,500 | 2021-03-15 | £865,007 |
| 336 Hackney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2019-11-08 | £871,366 |
| 324C Hackney Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2016-10-22 | £14,457 |
| 326 Hackney Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2016-09-01 | £24,193 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebright School Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 255 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe-in | 334 Hackney Road | 2 yd | |
| A Portuguese Love Affair Deli Cafe | 326 Hackney Road | 2 yd | |
| Beechhall Coffee | 332 Hackney Road | 6 yd | |
| Frizzante | 1 Goldsmiths Row | 116 yd | |
| Bubble Blast | 275 Hackney Road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marksman | 254 Hackney Road | 179 yd | |
| Nelsons Head PH | 32 Horatio Street | 268 yd | |
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms Public House, 31-35 Coate Street | 271 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 73 Columbia Road | 315 yd | |
| The Birdcage | 80 Columbia Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Yard | 259 Hackney Road | 198 yd | |
| Lupo's | 108 Columbia Road | 315 yd | |
| Miyabi Sushi, Sushi Samurai | 400 Hackney Road | 321 yd | |
| Oriental House | 196 Hackney Road | 489 yd | |
| US Way Pizza | 196 Hackney Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 173 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 555 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 573 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 691 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 179 yd |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 384 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 418 yd |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 419 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 510 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 549 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 717 yd | |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 735 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.