Tolsford Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8HJ is located in the Hackney Central 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 Tolsford Road, London, E5 8HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1FL, E8 1FA, E5 8HQ, E8 1FQ, E8 1JG, E5 8HH, E8 1FP, E5 8JT, E5 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E5 8HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 E5 8HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 51.4% | 56.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 23.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.4% | 48.2% | 15.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 31.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 11.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 25.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 6.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 40.9% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 12.6% | 4.1% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 19% | 18.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 16.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 10.5% | 4.1% | -6.4% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 32.9% | 38.2% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 55.4% | 55.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 14% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.6% | 55.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 35.8% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.3% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.2% | 2.6% | -30.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tolsford Road was 613.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.6% higher than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tolsford Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 24th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 552.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Tolsford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,500 | 2025-08-08 | £390,663 |
| 92 Tolsford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-07 | £395,336 |
| 86 Tolsford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-05-27 | £526,725 |
| 86 Tolsford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2017-09-25 | £376,467 |
| 90 Tolsford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-07-26 | £336,450 |
The percentage of student residents living in E5 8HJ 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Hackney 32 St Johns Church Road , Hackney E9 6EJ | - not rated | 370 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Community Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Junior School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Infant School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 693 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 728 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vincent | 2 Atkins Square | 47 yd | |
| Connecting All Communities | 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, Lower Clapton | 113 yd | |
| ACE Pizza | The Pembury Tavern, 90 Amhurst Road | 155 yd | |
| Pacific Social Ltd | 8 Clarence Road | 187 yd | |
| R & B Caribbean Takeaway Ltd | 10 Clarence Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 155 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 155 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | The Crown, 418 Mare Street | 240 yd | |
| Hackney Church Brewery Co | 17 Bohemia Place | 445 yd | |
| The Cock Tavern | The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Fellas | Basement And Ground Floor, 65 Amhurst Road | 198 yd | |
| Yum Yum Caribbean | 1-1a Downs Court Parade, Amhurst Road | 225 yd | |
| Noodle Xpress | 85 Amhurst Road | 256 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 67-69 Amhurst Road | 257 yd | |
| Getir | UNIT 449 AMHURST STREET LONDON HACKNEY | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 95 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 265 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 349 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 394 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 690 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 850 yd | |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 909 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.