Basing Place is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8AB 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 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Basing Place, London, E2 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8DP, E2 8HE, E2 8AH, E2 8AA, E2 8AG, E2 8AF, E2 8FJ, N1 6NQ, E2 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 8AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 55% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 45% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% 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 | 62.1% | 71.2% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 17.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6.6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 51.5% | 56.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 11.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 4.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 14.7% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 54.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 11.9% | 4.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 54.4% | 47.9% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 59.3% | 50.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 50.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 22.1% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 12.1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Basing Place was 303.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Basing Place has the 31st highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 131st highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glassworks Studios Basing Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-05-27 | £575,221 |
| 12 Glassworks Studios Basing Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £626,000 | 2022-04-22 | £622,124 |
| 9 Glassworks Studios Basing Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £596,000 | 2021-06-25 | £602,254 |
| 26 Glassworks Studios Basing Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-03-14 | £474,932 |
| 3 Glassworks Studios Basing Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2018-09-21 | £636,436 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 8AB 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 | 134 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Other | 25 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 444 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 | 762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,148 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 | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,079 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 | 699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,113 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 | 3,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,562 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 | 3,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,250 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 | 4,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 1,417 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tay Do Restaurant | 60-64 Kingsland Road | 61 yd | |
| Hanoi Cafe | 98 Kingsland Road | 70 yd | |
| Viet Grill | 58 Kingsland Road | 70 yd | |
| Viet Hoa Cafe | 70-72 Kingsland Road | 70 yd | |
| Hoxton Cabin | 132 Kingsland Road | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread Eagle | 3 Kingsland Road | 114 yd | |
| Basing House | 25-27 Kingsland Road | 114 yd | |
| Rolling Stock | 48 Kingsland Road | 123 yd | |
| Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes | 32-36 Kingsland Road | 168 yd | |
| Catch | 22 Kingsland Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrel Boulongerie | 66-68 Kingsland Road | 61 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | 71-73 Hackney Road | 172 yd | |
| Taste Like Chicken | Basement And Ground Floor, 32-36 Kingsland Road | 191 yd | |
| Dal Fiorentino | 74 Hoxton Street | 191 yd | |
| Zero Kebab | 2 Kingsland Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 70 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 197 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 598 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 732 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 285 yd | |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 306 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 569 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 613 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 677 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.