Kingsland Road is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8EA 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 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8DY, N1 6RX, E2 8HZ, E2 8HD, E2 8HR, E2 8ER, N1 6RU, N1 6RY, E2 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 8EA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 43.4% | 47.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 56.6% | 52.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 8EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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 | 75.2% | 67% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 24.1% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 57.9% | 54.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 8EA this area, 7.2% 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 69.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.1% | 69.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 72.8% | 66.7% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 67.5% | 54.8% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 15.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 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 | 64.9% | 55% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 27.8% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 5.3% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsland Road was 139.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsland Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 342nd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2001-02-26 | £752,228 |
E2 8EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 415 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 | 641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,573 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 | 2,991 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 | - not rated | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Junior School Ivy Street , N1 5JD | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Infants' School Ivy Street , N1 5JD | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | - not rated | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 250 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,741 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 | 320 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simya Pan Asia | 134a Kingsland road, hoxton | 96 yd | |
| Bagel Master Ltd | 134a Kingsland Road | 142 yd | |
| Bunbunbun | 134b Kingsland Road | 142 yd | |
| Song Que Restaurant & Cafe | Tower View House, 134 Kingsland Road | 142 yd | |
| Ticca tikka | 122 Kingsland Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sager & Wilde | The British Lion, 193 Hackney Road | 235 yd | |
| The Macbeth | The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street | 329 yd | |
| Dorset Estate Social Club | Dorset Social Club Above Dorset Library, Ravenscroft Street | 336 yd | |
| Howl at the Moon | The Queens, 178 Hoxton Street | 357 yd | |
| Rolling Stock | 48 Kingsland Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Thai Street Food / Yummy Yummy London/ King Pad Thai/ King Burger/ Burger London,/Original Bu | 147 Hackney Road | 228 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy London | 147 Hackny Road | 228 yd | |
| Cakeshake | 147 Hackney Road | 228 yd | |
| Sakusei | Unit 4, 147 Hackney Road | 228 yd | |
| Shoreditch bagels | 147 Hackney Road | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 241 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 272 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 580 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 822 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 375 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 505 yd | |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 572 yd | |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 601 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 713 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 718 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.