Scawfell Street is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8NG 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 Scawfell Street, London, E2 8NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8NP, E2 8JU, E2 8NR, E2 8JT, E2 7SB, E2 7DY, E2 7SH, E2 8NA, E2 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 8NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76% 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 | 72.3% | 76% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 38.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 13.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -31.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 58.4% | 63% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 28.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 6.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8NG this area, 6.3% 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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.9% | 72.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 69.1% | 68.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 66.6% | 56.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 16.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 55.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 15.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 12.6% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 7.1% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scawfell Street was 231.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% higher than the Haggerston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scawfell Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Haggerston and the 148th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 10 5 Scawfell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-02-07 | £554,835 |
| Apartment 5 5 Scawfell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-18 | £140,652 |
| Flat D 10 Scawfell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-01-10 | £508,627 |
| Apartment 2 5 Scawfell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £629,200 | 2022-05-31 | £624,016 |
| Apartment 30 5 Scawfell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £484,000 | 2022-05-31 | £480,012 |
E2 8NG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 478 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 | 807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,337 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 | 2,682 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 | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebright School Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 729 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 | 44 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 464 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,000 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 | 3,403 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 | 3,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,417 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYME Food | 6a Scawfell Street | 18 yd | |
| Courier Holdings Limited | Unit B, 211 Hackney Road | 64 yd | |
| The Premises Cafe and Bistro | 209 Hackney Road | 98 yd | |
| Hackney City Farm Food Hub | Hackney City Farm Food Hub, Sports Hall Yorkton Street | 116 yd | |
| Morito Ltd | 195 Hackney Road | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsons Head PH | 32 Horatio Street | 95 yd | |
| The Marksman | 254 Hackney Road | 147 yd | |
| Dorset Estate Social Club | Dorset Social Club Above Dorset Library, Ravenscroft Street | 238 yd | |
| Sager & Wilde | The British Lion, 193 Hackney Road | 265 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 73 Columbia Road | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Yard | 259 Hackney Road | 117 yd | |
| Katsu Wraps Ltd | 106 Weymouth Terrace | 218 yd | |
| Oriental House | 196 Hackney Road | 219 yd | |
| US Way Pizza | 196 Hackney Road | 219 yd | |
| Best Fish Bar Limited | 157 Hackney Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 153 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 459 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 128 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 511 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 529 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 651 yd | |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 657 yd | |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 692 yd | |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 719 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 821 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.