Kingsland Road is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8FJ is located in the Haggerston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 2014-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsland Road, London, E2 8FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8AG, E2 8AH, N1 6NQ, E2 8DP, E2 8HD, N1 6RU, N1 6RY, E2 8DY, E2 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 8FJ is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 41.3% | 45.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 58.7% | 54.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 8FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.4% 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 | 83.3% | 85.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 47.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -35.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 (92.8%) 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 | 62.6% | 72.7% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 24.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 20.1% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -13.5% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 8FJ this area, 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 88.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 6.8% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 88.3% | 23.7% | 33.8% | 54.5% |
| Other | 15.2% | 0% | -15.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 81.1% | 76.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 48.1% | 42.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 22.8% | 25.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.5% 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 | 46.1% | 42.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 18% | 13.5% | -4.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 20.2% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 18.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 13% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| France | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.1% | 37.2% | 31.9% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsland Road was 286.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kingsland Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 145th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.9%.

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 F 112 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-12-12 | £563,078 |
| Flat A 112 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-08-24 | £466,465 |
| Flat D 112 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £635,000 | 2016-03-08 | £631,076 |
| Flat G 112 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £635,000 | 2016-03-08 | £631,076 |
| Flat A 112 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2016-01-15 | £525,240 |
E2 8FJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 311 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 | 762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,013 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 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 477 yd | Community 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 | 177 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | 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 | 177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,164 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 | 3,229 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 | 4,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,203 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,825 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 | 164 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sen Viet Vegetarian Restaurant | 120-122 Kingsland Road | 22 yd | |
| Ticca tikka | 122 Kingsland Road | 25 yd | |
| Zeleha | 102 Kingsland road | 28 yd | |
| central hoxton cafe | 102-104 Kingsland Road | 28 yd | |
| Da Bagel Spot | 93 Kingsland Road | 40 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Macbeth | The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street | 230 yd | |
| Rolling Stock | 48 Kingsland Road | 231 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 3 Kingsland Road | 231 yd | |
| Basing House | 25-27 Kingsland Road | 231 yd | |
| Sager & Wilde | The British Lion, 193 Hackney Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrel Boulongerie | 66-68 Kingsland Road | 151 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | 71-73 Hackney Road | 173 yd | |
| Dal Fiorentino | 74 Hoxton Street | 226 yd | |
| Supachef | 72 Hoxton Street | 230 yd | |
| Hoxton Chicken & Pizza Ltd | 94 Hoxton Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 69 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 165 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 645 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 701 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 353 yd | |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 427 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 500 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 662 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 678 yd | |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 681 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.