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Whiston Road is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8BL is located in the Haggerston 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 Whiston Road, London, E2 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: E2 8EZ, E2 8FB, E2 8BD, E2 8PG, E2 8PA, E2 8FR, E2 8BJ, E8 4QD, E8 4JQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 8BL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.9%57.4%6.5% 51.0% 6.4%
Male49.1%42.6%-6.5% 49.0% -6.4%

Partnership Status

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 8BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single60%60.9%0.9% 37.9% 23.0%
Married: Opposite sex26.1%23.9%-2.2% 44.2% -20.3%
Married: Same sex0.6%1.1%0.5% 0.3% 0.8%
Separated2.8%2.2%-0.6% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced7.2%11.4%4.2% 9.1% 2.3%
Widowed3.3%0.5%-2.8% 6.1% -5.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.7%57.2%2.5% 48.4% 8.8%
Good health33.2%29.3%-3.9% 33.6% -4.3%
Fair health7.8%9.5%1.7% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health3%3.2%0.2% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health1.3%0.9%-0.4% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 54.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.6%12%-8.6% 18.2% -6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.8%6.6%-1.2% 9.6% -3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.1%13.1%2.0% 13.4% -0.3%
Apprenticeship1.1%0.5%-0.6% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.2%12%4.8% 16.9% -4.9%
Degree or Similar43.3%54.1%10.8% 33.8% 20.3%
Other8.9%1.6%-7.3% 2.8% -1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.2%2.7%0.5% 1.1% 1.6%
Chinese1.7%0%-1.7% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.7%0.9%-0.8% 3.1% -2.2%
Pakistani0.4%0.9%0.5% 2.7% -1.8%
Other Asian3%2.3%-0.7% 1.6% 0.7%
Black African13.8%19.8%6.0% 2.5% 17.3%
Black Caribbean7.3%9.5%2.2% 1.0% 8.5%
Other Black3.4%1.8%-1.6% 0.5% 1.3%
Mixed White and Asian3%0%-3.0% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.9%0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.9%0.5% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other2.6%4.5%1.9% 0.8% 3.7%
White54.7%47.3%-7.4% 81.4% -34.1%
Arab0.4%0%-0.4% 0.6% -0.6%
Other5.2%8.6%3.4% 1.6% 7.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 55.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.9%55.2%-4.7% 83.2% -28.0%
European Union6%12.7%6.7% 6.1% 6.6%
Rest of Europe10.8%7.7%-3.1% 0.8% 6.9%
Africa9.5%10.9%1.4% 2.7% 8.2%
Middle East and Asia4.7%4.1%-0.6% 5.6% -1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean6%6.8%0.8% 1.3% 5.5%
Oceania3%2.3%-0.7% 0.3% 2.0%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK58.2%54.7%-3.5% 83.2% -28.5%
10+ Years2.6%32.3%29.7% 9.8% 22.5%
5-10 Years4.3%5.8%1.5% 2.9% 2.9%
2-5 Years12.1%4.9%-7.2% 2.2% 2.7%
Less than 2 years22.8%2.2%-20.6% 1.9% 0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.1% 76.7% -0.6%
Ireland5% 0.6% 4.4%
France0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Spain1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Other EU countries3.2% 1.5% 1.7%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Oceania1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
No passport held4.5% 13.5% -9.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36.9% 37.2% -0.3%
Christian28.4% 46.2% -17.8%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Jewish0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Muslim23.9% 6.5% 17.4%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other religion2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Whiston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whiston Road was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Haggerston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whiston Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Haggerston and the 190th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,300
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in E2 8BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whiston Road are based on 235 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hackney.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whiston Road, London, E2 8BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for E2 8BL

Average Price
£319,542
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£319,542
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whiston Road

Average Price
£406,400
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£389,787
Other
£2,341,835

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whiston Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£312,5002022-04-11 £310,565
15 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£357,5002016-05-20 £389,008
15 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£235,0002014-03-17 £304,173
2 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£230,0002013-10-14 £329,108
17 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£190,0002013-05-14 £297,512
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E2 8BL

Employment

E2 8BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

E2 8BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee62
Self-Employed32
Student (economically inactive)21
Part-Time Employee16
Other15
Looking after home or family9
Retired8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Information and communication15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Human health and social work activities12
Education11
Other9
Administrative and support service activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Financial and insurance activities5
Manufacturing4
Transport and storage3
Construction2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF
4out of 4 638 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 910 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS
4out of 4 2,130 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 2,488 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 2,620 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Randal Cremer Primary School
Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG
3out of 4 357 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Queensbridge Primary School
Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET
4out of 4 429 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sebright School
Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH
4out of 4 512 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
57a Brougham Rd , E8 4PB
4out of 4 540 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hoxton Garden Primary
Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD
3out of 4 713 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bridge Academy
Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA
3out of 4 70 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haggerston School
Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS
3out of 4 403 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Waterside Academy
317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL
- not rated 510 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Hyde Road , N1 5JU
- not rated 523 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW
4out of 4 1,034 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 1,558 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 2,845 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Brooke House Sixth Form College
Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP
- not rated 3,084 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 3,690 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 4,171 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 3,179 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
4out of 4 4,141 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
- not rated 4,390 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 5,080 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD
4out of 4 5,160 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The school at Hackney city farm
1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA
- not rated 612 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rosemary Works School
1 Branch Place , N1 5PH
- not rated 1,042 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Inspired Directions School
34 , London E8 3AZ
- not rated 1,251 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Regent's College
Nile Street , N1 7RD
3out of 4 1,563 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Children's House Upper School
King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB
- not rated 1,721 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bridge Academy , HackneyThe Bridge Academy, Laburnum Street133 yd
Sebright School Children'S CentreHaggerston Park, Queensbridge Road192 yd
Duplikat Press104 Weymouth Terrace, Haggerston, London246 yd
Idia's Community KitchenFellows Court Community Centre, 86 Weymouth Terrace294 yd
green and fresh197 haggerston road , hackney385 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The AcornThe Acorn, 149 Queensbridge Road43 yd
OtherworldPart Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews430 yd
The Kings HeadThe Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road505 yd
Nelsons Head PH32 Horatio Street535 yd
The Marksman254 Hackney Road536 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Katsu Wraps Ltd106 Weymouth Terrace294 yd
Shoreditch Chicken & Cod202 Kingsland Road490 yd
Boba Yard259 Hackney Road497 yd
Oriental House196 Hackney Road601 yd
US Way Pizza196 Hackney Road601 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's242 Hackney Road538 yd
Tesco Express1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road576 yd
Hek Umut Ltd61-63 Westgate Street783 yd
Tesco79-85 Hackney Road804 yd
Sainsbury's112-116 Kingsland Road849 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bridge Academy
LABURNUM STREET
176 yd
Haggerston School
WEYMOUTH TERRACE
artificial grass pitch355 yd
Haggerston Park
HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET
artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches446 yd
New City College Hackney
FALKIRK STREET
health and fitness suite867 yd
Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
HOLLY STREET
health and fitness suite870 yd
One Yoga Centre (Closed)
Teesdale Street
935 yd
Bethnal Green Academy
GOSSET STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts956 yd
Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath)
303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row
health and fitness suite964 yd
Oaklands School
OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD
988 yd
Britannia Leisure Centre
BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts994 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed82.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.