Cottons Gardens is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8DN 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 Cottons Gardens, London, E2 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8DD, E2 8AF, E2 7PR, E2 8HE, E2 8AA, E2 8DA, E2 8HH, E2 8HL, E2 7NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 8DN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 40.5% | 48.3% | 7.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 59.5% | 51.7% | -7.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.9% 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 | 90.6% | 74.9% | -15.7% | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.7% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 74% | 70.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 21.9% |
| Good health | 23% | 25% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 8DN this area, 5.5% 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 84.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 1.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -12.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.8% | 84.5% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 50.7% |
| Other | 12.4% | 0.9% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.9% | 73.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 9% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, just 38.3% 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 | 43.4% | 38.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| European Union | 21.1% | 28.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 22.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 14.5% | 5.0% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Oceania | 14.1% | 6.4% | -7.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15% 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 | 41.8% | 38.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 29.3% | 15% | -14.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.1% | 10.7% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 17.1% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 14.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 76.7% | -29.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottons Gardens was 611.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cottons Gardens has the 15th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 37th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 15 Cotton'S Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-03-19 | £680,909 |
| 16 Cotton'S Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-02-23 | £1,319,848 |
| Ground Floor Flat 15 Cotton'S Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2024-01-15 | £624,884 |
| Ground Floor Flat 7 - 13 Cotton'S Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £937,000 | 2023-07-26 | £893,397 |
| Second And Third Floor Flat 15 Cotton'S Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,259,308 |
E2 8DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 8DN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 77 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 366 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 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,041 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 | 126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 397 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 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 642 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 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,116 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 | 575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,253 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 | 3,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,532 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 | 3,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,127 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 | 4,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,000 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 | 843 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 1,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRUBBY Ltd | 12 Waterson street | 43 yd | |
| Cristina Gulcii (Rolled Stuffed Crepes) | First floor, 32 Kingsland road | 43 yd | |
| The Bridge Coffe House & Bar | 15 Kingsland Road | 63 yd | |
| Junction East | 1 Kingsland Road | 63 yd | |
| HEX Cycling Ltd | 2 Drysdale Street | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | 48 Kingsland Road | 32 yd | |
| Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes | 32-36 Kingsland Road | 42 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 3 Kingsland Road | 63 yd | |
| Basing House | 25-27 Kingsland Road | 63 yd | |
| Catch | 22 Kingsland Road | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Like Chicken | Basement And Ground Floor, 32-36 Kingsland Road | 62 yd | |
| Zero Kebab | 2 Kingsland Road | 65 yd | |
| Flippin' Bun, Mac & Wing | 12-14 Kingsland Road | 69 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 55 Hackney Road | 74 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 53 Hackney Road | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 170 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 206 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 463 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 609 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 154 yd | |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 224 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 440 yd | |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 600 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 641 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.