Kingsland Road is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8DY 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 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8EA, N1 6RX, N1 6RU, N1 6RY, E2 8HD, N1 6RT, E2 8FJ, N1 6NQ, E2 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 8DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.4% | 51.2% | 11.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 60.6% | 48.8% | -11.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.1% 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 | 82.8% | 82.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 44.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.9% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -32.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 65.1% | 63.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 29.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8DY this area, 4.6% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.8% | 69.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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 | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 11% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 10.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 9.5% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 64.7% | 51.5% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 32.5% 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 | 52% | 32.5% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| European Union | 19.7% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 20.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 18.6% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.5% 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 | 49.8% | 32.5% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| 10+ Years | 14.5% | 11.5% | -3.0% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 16.7% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 27.9% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 26.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40% | 76.7% | -36.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 15.6% | 46.2% | -30.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsland Road was 389.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kingsland Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 83rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 138 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £851,000 | 2023-10-13 | £801,088 |
| 134E Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-12-20 | £870,181 |
| 134B Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,450,000 | 2022-11-04 | £2,310,823 |
| Flat 7 138 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £647,055 | 2022-01-26 | £624,363 |
| Flat 8 138 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-02-12 | £624,438 |
E2 8DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8DY 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 | 143 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 509 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 | 565 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 | 2,723 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 | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 428 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 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 675 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 | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 852 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 942 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 | 928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,734 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 | 3,041 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 | 4,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simya Pan Asia | 134a Kingsland road, hoxton | 36 yd | |
| Ticca tikka | 122 Kingsland Road | 92 yd | |
| Sen Viet Vegetarian Restaurant | 120-122 Kingsland Road | 96 yd | |
| Da Bagel Spot | 93 Kingsland Road | 97 yd | |
| Kiln Cafe | Brickfields Business Centre, 37 Cremer Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sager & Wilde | The British Lion, 193 Hackney Road | 255 yd | |
| The Macbeth | The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street | 271 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 3 Kingsland Road | 346 yd | |
| Basing House | 25-27 Kingsland Road | 346 yd | |
| Rolling Stock | 48 Kingsland Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho | 110-112 Hoxton Street | 239 yd | |
| Curry Queen (Hoxton Indian and Sushi Ltd) | Posts Outside 96 To 106, Hoxton Street | 240 yd | |
| Bangkok Thai Street Food / Yummy Yummy London/ King Pad Thai/ King Burger/ Burger London,/Original Bu | 147 Hackney Road | 243 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy London | 147 Hackny Road | 243 yd | |
| Cakeshake | 147 Hackney Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 242 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 618 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 817 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 196 yd |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 430 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 462 yd | |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 634 yd | |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 711 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 719 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 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.