Wilton Way is in London and in Hackney district. E8 1BL 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 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilton Way, London, E8 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1DP, E8 1BN, E8 1EX, E8 1BT, E8 1BU, E8 1DN, E8 1BH, E8 1BS, E8 1FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 1BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 55.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 44.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 E8 1BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 63% | 64.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16% | 16.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 44.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 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.
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 17.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 44.9% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.8% 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 | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 16.4% | 20.8% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 18.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 11.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 10.5% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 42.8% | 38.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -42.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6% | 11.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 9.9% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 64.5% | 62.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 13.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 62.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 29.8% | 28.9% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 1.2% | -24.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton Way was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wilton Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 58 Wilton Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-07-25 | £477,723 |
| Flat 10 58 Wilton Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-06-21 | £513,298 |
| Flat 7 58 Wilton Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-01-05 | £410,962 |
| Flat 7 58 Wilton Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2010-11-25 | £267,115 |
| Flat 10 58 Wilton Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-03-30 | £445,842 |
E8 1BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,380 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 | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Community Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Junior School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Infant School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,072 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 | 3,608 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 278 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse & De Lotz | 24 Horton Road | 50 yd | |
| JFB Jerk Grill | PEMBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1 ATKINS SQUARE | 91 yd | |
| Pidgin | 52 Wilton Way | 175 yd | |
| Footnote | 51 Wilton Way | 175 yd | |
| Two Doors One T | 51 Wilton Way | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 270 yd | |
| The Cock Tavern | The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street | 301 yd | |
| The Baxters Court | Baxter Court, 282 Mare Street | 345 yd | |
| General Browning Club | Hackney Trades Hall, 83 Valette Street | 366 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, 20 Morning Lane | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvie's Kitchen | 216 Graham Road | 273 yd | |
| KFC | 311 Mare Street | 301 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 67-69 Amhurst Road | 321 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Royal London House, 222 Mare Street | 391 yd | |
| Coffee Lovers | Station Approach Hackney Downs Station, Dalston Lane | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 404 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 453 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 525 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 402 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 411 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 759 yd | |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 890 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.