Dalston Lane is in London and in Hackney district. E8 1NH is located in the Dalston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1NG, E8 1NL, E8 2EP, E8 1FG, E8 2PH, E8 1NF, E8 1DE, E8 2LJ, E8 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 1NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 44.9% | 53.2% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 55.1% | 46.8% | -8.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 1NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 71.1% | 65.1% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 20.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 55.4% | 60.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 26.3% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1NH this area, 7.2% 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 62.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 13.2% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 65.6% | 53.8% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 62.9% 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 | 65.2% | 62.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 62.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 21.1% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 4.7% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalston Lane was 309.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% higher than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dalston Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 89th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 101 Dalston Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-04-29 | £871,388 |
| Flat 6 Chester Studios, 97A Dalston Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-03-25 | £397,297 |
| 103B Dalston Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2020-09-25 | £1,870 |
| Flat 5 Chester Studios, 97A Dalston Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2019-11-15 | £489,611 |
| Flat 4 Chester Studios, 97A Dalston Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-09-11 | £439,534 |
E8 1NH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,686 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 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Community Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Junior School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Infant School Sigdon Road , E8 1AS | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amherst Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Studios | 160 Dalston Lane | 39 yd | |
| Healthy Stuff | 168 Dalston Lane | 39 yd | |
| Filthy Buns | The Three Compasses Kitchen, 99 Dalston Lane, Dalston | 53 yd | |
| Ridley’s Chicken and Chips | 216 Ridley Road | 105 yd | |
| Grays Inn Kitchen | 83 Dalston Lane | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 2 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 288 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 359 yd | |
| Ridley Road Market Bar | 49 Ridley Road | 392 yd | |
| Brewer's Bar Ltd | 77 Shacklewell Lane | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passion Kitchen Ltd | Adjacent to, 65-67 Ridley Road | 304 yd | |
| Avo Spice | 82 Dalston Lane | 346 yd | |
| Ming Hai Take Away | 172 Sandringham Road | 353 yd | |
| Kashmir Kebabish | 5 Ridley Road | 392 yd | |
| Golden Dish | 17 Ridley Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 449 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 544 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 585 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 34 yd | |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.