Kingsland Road is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8DA 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 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 7PR, E2 8DN, E2 7NX, E2 8DD, N1 6ND, E2 8AF, E2 7NS, E2 8AA, E2 7PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 8DA is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 39.3% | 46.7% | 7.4% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 60.7% | 53.3% | -7.4% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.9% 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 | 81.2% | 86.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 49.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -36.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 66.2% | 65.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 30.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 8DA this area, 4.1% 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 78.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 69% | 78.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 44.9% |
| Other | 10.5% | 0% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.9% | 69.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 28.3% 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 | 49.1% | 28.3% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -54.9% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 34.4% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 28.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 28.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.2% 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 | 45.7% | 28% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -55.2% |
| 10+ Years | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 20.7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 18.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.8% | 76.7% | -36.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 11.5% | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 6.1% | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsland Road was 1381.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 363.5% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kingsland Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 10th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 381.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement And Ground Floor Premises 6 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-03-19 | £74,231 |
| 40 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-02-16 | £904,382 |
| 24 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2021-02-12 | £1,007,042 |
| 28 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-07-10 | £152,208 |
| 4A Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £816,000 | 2013-12-23 | £1,137,919 |
E2 8DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8DA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 8DA 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 280 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 | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,896 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 | - not rated | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 379 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,093 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,162 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 174 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 815 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Samosa Club | 12-14 Kingsland Road | 0 yd | |
| Translate at the Dictionary | 10-14 Kingsland Road | 6 yd | |
| Two Lights | 28-30 Kingsland Road | 6 yd | |
| Negi Nori B Limited | 26 Kingsland Road | 6 yd | |
| Feijão do Luiz | Unit 8 Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Road | 17 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | 22 Kingsland Road | 6 yd | |
| Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes | 32-36 Kingsland Road | 32 yd | |
| Looking Glass Cocktail Club | 49 Hackney Road | 71 yd | |
| Browns | The Browns, 1 Hackney Road | 71 yd | |
| Rolling Stock | 48 Kingsland Road | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flippin' Bun, Mac & Wing | 12-14 Kingsland Road | 0 yd | |
| Zero Kebab | 2 Kingsland Road | 6 yd | |
| Taste Like Chicken | Basement And Ground Floor, 32-36 Kingsland Road | 9 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 55 Hackney Road | 71 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 53 Hackney Road | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 237 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 399 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 570 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 145 yd | |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 165 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 373 yd | |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 579 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 620 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 | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.8% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.