Dalston Lane is in London and in Hackney district. E8 1NZ 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2HP, E8 1PH, E8 2HW, E8 1JA, E8 1NF, E8 1AP, E8 1LA, E8 2HN, E8 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 1NZ is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 45.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 54.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 1NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 52.7% | 57.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 26.4% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 39.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 39% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 26.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 31.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.6% 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 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 2.5% | -7.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 30.9% | 21.8% | -9.1% | 2.5% | 19.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 17.5% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 16.5% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 26.4% | 28.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -52.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 13.9% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 54.3% | 56.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 17.7% | 13.7% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 4.9% | -7.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.1% | 57.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 34% | 33.7% | 9.8% | 24.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.7% | 2.8% | -31.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Other religion | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalston Lane was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dalston Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hackney Central and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 3 Grafton Court, 119 Dalston Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2021-11-03 | £365,470 |
| Flat 3 Grafton Court, 119 Dalston Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-02-29 | £400,508 |
The percentage of student residents living in E8 1NZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,910 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 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,707 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 | 280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 526 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 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,338 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 | 1,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,804 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 938 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HASH E8 | 170c Dalston Lane | 79 yd | |
| Silk Stockings | 80 Dalston Lane | 80 yd | |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Sigdon Road | 118 yd | |
| Casa Fofo | 158 Sandringham Road | 164 yd | |
| Casablanca | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 170 SANDRINGHAM ROAD | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 175 yd | |
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 259 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 415 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 415 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Lovers | Station Approach Hackney Downs Station, Dalston Lane | 193 yd | |
| Ming Hai Take Away | 172 Sandringham Road | 205 yd | |
| Getir | UNIT 449 AMHURST STREET LONDON HACKNEY | 265 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | ARCH 449/449a AMHURST ROAD, London | 265 yd | |
| Noodle Xpress | 85 Amhurst Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 193 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 658 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 695 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 713 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 291 yd | |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 760 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 932 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.