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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 57.4% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 42.6% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60% | 60.9% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 23.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 54.7% | 57.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 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 Levels | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 54.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.6% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 19.8% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 17.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 54.7% | 47.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 59.9% | 55.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.8% | 7.7% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 54.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 32.3% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 4.9% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 2.2% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2022-04-11 | £310,565 |
| 15 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2016-05-20 | £389,008 |
| 15 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2014-03-17 | £304,173 |
| 2 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-10-14 | £329,108 |
| 17 Mansfield Court Whiston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-05-14 | £297,512 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Academy , Hackney | The Bridge Academy, Laburnum Street | 133 yd | |
| Sebright School Children'S Centre | Haggerston Park, Queensbridge Road | 192 yd | |
| Duplikat Press | 104 Weymouth Terrace, Haggerston, London | 246 yd | |
| Idia's Community Kitchen | Fellows Court Community Centre, 86 Weymouth Terrace | 294 yd | |
| green and fresh | 197 haggerston road , hackney | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | The Acorn, 149 Queensbridge Road | 43 yd | |
| Otherworld | Part Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews | 430 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road | 505 yd | |
| Nelsons Head PH | 32 Horatio Street | 535 yd | |
| The Marksman | 254 Hackney Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katsu Wraps Ltd | 106 Weymouth Terrace | 294 yd | |
| Shoreditch Chicken & Cod | 202 Kingsland Road | 490 yd | |
| Boba Yard | 259 Hackney Road | 497 yd | |
| Oriental House | 196 Hackney Road | 601 yd | |
| US Way Pizza | 196 Hackney Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 538 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 576 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 804 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 176 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 355 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 446 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 935 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 956 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 964 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 courts | 994 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.