Horton Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 1DP 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 Horton Road, London, E8 1DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1BL, E8 1DN, E8 1BN, E8 1FR, E8 1BT, E8 1BU, E8 1EX, E8 1DS, E8 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 1DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 50.6% | 55% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 45% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 1DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.6% 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 | 70.1% | 72.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 20.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 58.9% | 64.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 23.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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.
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 71.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 0.6% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 71.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 37.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| White | 67.2% | 69.4% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 63.9% | 63.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 63.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 19.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 5.3% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.3% | 37.2% | 29.1% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horton Road was 304.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% higher than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horton Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 93rd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.1%.

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 29 Horton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2025-09-19 | £515,472 |
| Flat 21 31 Horton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-03-28 | £361,994 |
| 13A Horton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2024-12-10 | £586,170 |
| 21 Horton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,297,438 |
| 19 Horton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,660,000 | 2024-08-13 | £1,656,729 |
E8 1DP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
E8 1DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 165 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Information and communication | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,382 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 | 1,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayhurst Community School Gayhurst Road , Hackney E8 3EN | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Junior School Gayhurst Road , E8 3EN | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Infants' School Gayhurst Road , E8 3EN | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Community Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 491 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 | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 935 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 | 602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,983 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 | 4,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,160 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 | 245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 981 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 | 2 yd | |
| JFB Jerk Grill | PEMBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1 ATKINS SQUARE | 95 yd | |
| Pidgin | 52 Wilton Way | 176 yd | |
| Footnote | 51 Wilton Way | 176 yd | |
| Two Doors One T | 51 Wilton Way | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 292 yd | |
| The Cock Tavern | The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street | 326 yd | |
| The Baxters Court | Baxter Court, 282 Mare Street | 338 yd | |
| General Browning Club | Hackney Trades Hall, 83 Valette Street | 382 yd | |
| Heart of Hackney | 255 Mare Street | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvie's Kitchen | 216 Graham Road | 307 yd | |
| KFC | 311 Mare Street | 326 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 67-69 Amhurst Road | 371 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Royal London House, 222 Mare Street | 376 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 18 Morning Lane | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 436 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 443 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 498 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 553 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 353 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 361 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 420 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 | 656 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 772 yd | |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 922 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.