Printing House Yard is in London and in Hackney district. E2 7PR is located in the Hoxton East & Shoreditch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Printing House Yard, London, E2 7PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8DA, E2 7NX, E2 8DD, E2 8DN, E2 7NS, E2 7PA, E2 8AF, E2 7DZ, E2 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 7PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.5% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 53% | 48.5% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 7PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.9% 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 | 75.7% | 75.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 38.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 13.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -30.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.4% | 64.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 27.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E2 7PR this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 77.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.6% | 77.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 43.8% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.5% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 73.1% | 66.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 40.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 28.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 22.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 41.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 18.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 15.9% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 13.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Printing House Yard was 953.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.7% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Printing House Yard has the 9th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 18th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 235.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10C Printing House Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-12-02 | £576,647 |
| 3 Printing House Yard, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,195,000 | 2021-02-24 | £1,165,942 |
| 10F Printing House Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £714,000 | 2011-06-30 | £1,299,777 |
| Unit 4D Printing House Yard Hackney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-01-12 | £357,803 |
| 10D Printing House Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2003-10-14 | £1,068,497 |
E2 7PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 7PR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 362 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 | 966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,010 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feijão do Luiz | Unit 8 Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Road | 14 yd | |
| Slippery Drinks Limited | Unit 6 Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Road | 20 yd | |
| Translate at the Dictionary | 10-14 Kingsland Road | 25 yd | |
| Two Lights | 28-30 Kingsland Road | 25 yd | |
| Negi Nori B Limited | 26 Kingsland Road | 25 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | 22 Kingsland Road | 25 yd | |
| Looking Glass Cocktail Club | 49 Hackney Road | 42 yd | |
| Browns | The Browns, 1 Hackney Road | 42 yd | |
| Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes | 32-36 Kingsland Road | 44 yd | |
| Mikkeller Bar London | 2-4 Hackney Road | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Kebab | 2 Kingsland Road | 25 yd | |
| Flippin' Bun, Mac & Wing | 12-14 Kingsland Road | 30 yd | |
| Taste Like Chicken | Basement And Ground Floor, 32-36 Kingsland Road | 31 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 55 Hackney Road | 42 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 53 Hackney Road | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 234 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 252 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 398 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 552 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 117 yd | |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 191 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 376 yd | |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 576 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 591 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 | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.5% |
| 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 | 19.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.