Amhurst Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2AN 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 Amhurst Road, London, E8 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1AP, E8 2AG, E8 1AR, E8 2AA, E8 1AW, E8 1AL, E8 2HS, E8 2HP, E8 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 2AN is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 50% | 46.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 70.3% | 70.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 19.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 53.6% | 56.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 24.4% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 2AN this area, 9.2% 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.4% | 63.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 63.6% | 55.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 11% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 64.8% | 57.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 57.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 23.1% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 4.7% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amhurst Road was 137.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amhurst Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hackney Central and the 291st highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129A Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,800 | 2024-03-28 | £479,360 |
| Flat 2 111 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £766,000 | 2023-12-15 | £717,566 |
| 99 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,473,500 | 2023-09-19 | £1,419,574 |
| 117A Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-11-08 | £1,131,832 |
| 103 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £509,100 | 2022-09-09 | £476,910 |
E8 2AN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Information and communication | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,924 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 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,786 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 | 226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Tiger Way , Hackney E5 8NA | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 590 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 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,211 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 | 1,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,954 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 | 3,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,869 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 | 463 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 789 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 170 SANDRINGHAM ROAD | 81 yd | |
| Elegant cakes | FIRST FLOOR, 16 ANDRE STREET | 89 yd | |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Sigdon Road | 111 yd | |
| Casa Fofo | 158 Sandringham Road | 117 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 179 Dalston Lane | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 266 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 266 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 350 yd | |
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 431 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | The Crown, 418 Mare Street | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir | UNIT 449 AMHURST STREET LONDON HACKNEY | 124 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | ARCH 449/449a AMHURST ROAD, London | 124 yd | |
| Ming Hai Take Away | 172 Sandringham Road | 144 yd | |
| Noodle Xpress | 85 Amhurst Road | 153 yd | |
| Coffee Lovers | Station Approach Hackney Downs Station, Dalston Lane | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 164 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 489 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 578 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 619 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 872 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 914 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 157.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.