Poulton Close is in London and in Hackney district. E8 1NB 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 Poulton Close, London, E8 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1NA, E8 1LN, E8 1LP, E8 1LL, E8 1LW, E8 1NY, E8 1PD, E8 1JZ, E8 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 1NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 49.7% | 53.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 1NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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 | 58% | 67.4% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 18% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42% | 50.8% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 31% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 18.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 47.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.8% 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 | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 13.7% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 41% | 46.8% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -34.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 60.6% | 62.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 6% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 59.6% | 62% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 22.5% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 2.9% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poulton Close was 359.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% higher than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poulton Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 69th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Poulton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2006-07-31 | £447,155 |
| 3 Poulton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2005-08-19 | £810,244 |
| 7 Poulton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2001-03-07 | £753,749 |
| 6 Poulton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1996-04-17 | £685,885 |
| 7 Poulton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £66,125 | 1995-11-15 | £697,757 |
E8 1NB 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| 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 | 1,444 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 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,350 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 | 286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Community Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Junior School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Infant School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 286 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 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 830 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 | 844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,272 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 | 3,686 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 440 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dija | 435 & 436 Spurstowe Road | 74 yd | |
| London Slushie | 21 Cottrill Gardens, Marcon Place | 113 yd | |
| Oslo | 1a Amhurst Road | 144 yd | |
| Cirrik Restaurant | 1-3 Amhurst Road | 144 yd | |
| Studio Jones | 230 Dalston Lane | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 229 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 229 yd | |
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 327 yd | |
| The Cock Tavern | The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street | 336 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 67-69 Amhurst Road | 144 yd | |
| Kebab Fellas | Basement And Ground Floor, 65 Amhurst Road | 192 yd | |
| Coffee Lovers | Station Approach Hackney Downs Station, Dalston Lane | 236 yd | |
| Noodle Xpress | 85 Amhurst Road | 258 yd | |
| Getir | UNIT 449 AMHURST STREET LONDON HACKNEY | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 236 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 307 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 316 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 621 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 693 yd | |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 816 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.