Atkins Square is in London and in Hackney district. E8 1FA 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 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Atkins Square, London, E8 1FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1FQ, E8 1FP, E5 8HJ, E8 1FL, E5 8HQ, E8 1JG, E5 8LT, E5 8LR, E8 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E8 1FA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 51.6% | 47.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 1FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.7% 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 | 41.7% | 78.7% | 37.0% | 37.9% | 40.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 15.7% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -28.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 10.7% | 1.2% | -9.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 0.6% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 35.2% | 67.4% | 32.2% | 48.4% | 19.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 24.7% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 4.9% | -15.2% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 1.9% | -7.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 E8 1FA this area, 3.4% 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 78.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 3.4% | -21.6% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 3.4% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 3.7% | -14.8% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 78.1% | 57.3% | 33.8% | 44.3% |
| Other | 13.7% | 1.2% | -12.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 19.2% | 7.1% | -12.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.1% | 3.8% | -11.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 32.9% | 66.3% | 33.4% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 52.5% | 57.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 23.6% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.7% | 3.8% | -4.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 3.8% | -11.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 4.1% | -5.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.7% | 57.4% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.2% | 5.2% | -29.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atkins Square was 160.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Atkins Square has the 19th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hackney Central and the 254th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 17 Atkins Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,714 | 2025-05-09 | £426,714 |
| Flat 3 13 Atkins Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2025-03-31 | £547,664 |
| Flat 15 13 Atkins Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-01-24 | £557,628 |
| Flat 19 13 Atkins Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £531,000 | 2025-01-10 | £514,958 |
| Flat 4 17 Atkins Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £552,200 | 2025-01-08 | £535,517 |
E8 1FA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 209 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,636 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 | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,696 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 | 2out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Hackney 32 St Johns Church Road , Hackney E9 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Tiger Way , Hackney E5 8NA | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell School Ferron Road , E5 8DN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,634 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 850 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting All Communities | 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, Lower Clapton | 55 yd | |
| The Vincent | 2 Atkins Square | 56 yd | |
| ACE Pizza | The Pembury Tavern, 90 Amhurst Road | 97 yd | |
| Tahsin Food Centre | 10-11 Downs Court Parade, Amhurst Road London | 166 yd | |
| Pembury Community Nursery (LEYF) | 15 Pembury Road | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 97 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 97 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | The Crown, 418 Mare Street | 284 yd | |
| Hackney Church Brewery Co | 17 Bohemia Place | 459 yd | |
| The Cock Tavern | The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Fellas | Basement And Ground Floor, 65 Amhurst Road | 140 yd | |
| Yum Yum Caribbean | 1-1a Downs Court Parade, Amhurst Road | 169 yd | |
| Noodle Xpress | 85 Amhurst Road | 198 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 67-69 Amhurst Road | 235 yd | |
| Getir | UNIT 449 AMHURST STREET LONDON HACKNEY | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 153 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 281 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 335 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 735 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 793 yd | |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 921 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 187.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.