Mare Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 1HA is located in the Homerton 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 Mare Street, London, E8 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1EJ, E8 1BP, E9 6NA, E8 1EN, E8 1EP, E8 1JB, E8 1PE, E8 1DU, E9 6NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 1HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 1HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 61.8% | 67.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 17.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 31.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 53.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 12.4% | 5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 53.9% | 54.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 61.4% | 52.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 21.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 53.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 22.4% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 10.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 6.4% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mare Street was 603.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.0% higher than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Mare Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hackney Central and the 24th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 527.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 338 Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-03-24 | £420,165 |
| Flat 1 308A Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2022-07-22 | £406,516 |
| Flat 3 338 Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2022-05-26 | £329,761 |
| Flat 5 308A Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-20 | £284,314 |
| Flat 3 308A Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-04-22 | £384,795 |
E8 1HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,228 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 | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,247 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 | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morningside Primary School Chatham Place , Hackney E9 6LL | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 2out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Community School Gayhurst Road , Hackney E8 3EN | 3out of 4 | 738 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 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,517 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 | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,210 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 | 720 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrel Boulangerie | 316 Mare Street | 7 yd | |
| KOFY & Co | 320 Mare Street London | 12 yd | |
| Checkers Burger | 316 Mare street | 25 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT DELIVERY | 321 Mare Street, Hackney | 45 yd | |
| BBQ Express | 303 Mare Street | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Tavern | The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street | 71 yd | |
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 107 yd | |
| Hackney Church Brewery Co | 17 Bohemia Place | 110 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, 20 Morning Lane | 117 yd | |
| General Browning Club | Hackney Trades Hall, 83 Valette Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 311 Mare Street | 71 yd | |
| Sylvie's Kitchen | 216 Graham Road | 89 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 18 Morning Lane | 118 yd | |
| New Noodle Bar | 9 Morning Lane | 168 yd | |
| Paper Dress Vintage | 352a Mare Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 127 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 168 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 221 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 460 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 535 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 617 yd | |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 695 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 840 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.