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Amhurst Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2AZ 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 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: E8 2AW, E8 2HZ, E8 2AY, E8 2FN, E8 2AD, E8 2HS, E8 2AP, E8 2JW, E8 2HG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 2AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.2%51.8%4.6% 51.0% 0.8%
Male52.8%48.2%-4.6% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

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 2AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single72.8%71.9%-0.9% 37.9% 34.0%
Married: Opposite sex16.6%21.5%4.9% 44.2% -22.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Separated2.9%2.1%-0.8% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced5.7%3.7%-2.0% 9.1% -5.4%
Widowed1.9%0.5%-1.4% 6.1% -5.6%

Health

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 (91.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.3%56.3%0.0% 48.4% 7.9%
Good health31.6%34.8%3.2% 33.6% 1.2%
Fair health8.6%7%-1.6% 12.7% -5.7%
Bad health2.7%1.2%-1.5% 4.0% -2.8%
Very bad health0.7%0.8%0.1% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 2AZ this area, 8.6% 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 65.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.7%8.6%-2.1% 18.2% -9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.6%5.8%-1.8% 9.6% -3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.2%6.3%-1.9% 13.4% -7.1%
Apprenticeship0.6%1.9%1.3% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%9.6%-0.3% 16.9% -7.3%
Degree or Similar56.2%65.3%9.1% 33.8% 31.5%
Other6.7%2.6%-4.1% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi3.8%4.3%0.5% 1.1% 3.2%
Chinese0.5%1.4%0.9% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian1.3%1.6%0.3% 3.1% -1.5%
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian3.3%3.9%0.6% 1.6% 2.3%
Black African8.2%7.9%-0.3% 2.5% 5.4%
Black Caribbean6.9%5.8%-1.1% 1.0% 4.8%
Other Black4.2%1.9%-2.3% 0.5% 1.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%1%-0.3% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0.9%0.8%-0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.8%0.8%-1.0% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other3.3%1.7%-1.6% 0.8% 0.9%
White61.4%62.2%0.8% 81.4% -19.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.9%0%-0.9% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab0%1.6%1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Other2%4.7%2.7% 1.6% 3.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.8%61.2%-6.6% 83.2% -22.0%
European Union9.9%16.5%6.6% 6.1% 10.4%
Rest of Europe1.8%2.7%0.9% 0.8% 1.9%
Africa6.8%3.5%-3.3% 2.7% 0.8%
Middle East and Asia4.2%5.2%1.0% 5.6% -0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean7.9%7%-0.9% 1.3% 5.7%
Oceania1.5%3.9%2.4% 0.3% 3.6%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK66.7%61.1%-5.6% 83.2% -22.1%
10+ Years3.8%20.1%16.3% 9.8% 10.3%
5-10 Years4%8.5%4.5% 2.9% 5.6%
2-5 Years9.1%7%-2.1% 2.2% 4.8%
Less than 2 years16.3%3.3%-13.0% 1.9% 1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.6% 76.7% -4.1%
Ireland2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
France3.9% 0.3% 3.6%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Portugal0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Spain1% 0.4% 0.6%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland1.9% 1.3% 0.6%
Other EU countries3.7% 1.5% 2.2%
Turkey0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean2.7% 0.3% 2.4%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Oceania2.9% 0.1% 2.8%
No passport held2.9% 13.5% -10.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.3% 37.2% 13.1%
Christian24% 46.2% -22.2%
Buddhist1% 0.5% 0.5%
Jewish0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Muslim13.3% 6.5% 6.8%
Other religion3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Not answered7.4% 6.0% 1.4%

Safety

Is Amhurst Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amhurst Road was 107.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Amhurst Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hackney Central and the 236th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,400
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in E8 2AZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Amhurst Road are based on 954 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hackney.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Amhurst Road, London, E8 2AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for E8 2AZ

Average Price
£533,605
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£793,879
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£518,732
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Amhurst Road

Average Price
£526,788
Semi-Detached
£1,030,712
Terraced
£805,555
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£470,905
Other
£1,129,111

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Amhurst Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat D 150 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£560,0002024-06-07 £531,834
Flat 3 172 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£612,5002024-04-12 £595,194
184B - 184E Amhurst Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£490,2502024-03-07 £483,793
168C Amhurst Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£470,0002023-03-17 £451,256
Flat A 184 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£500,0002022-10-07 £469,298
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E8 2AZ

Employment

E8 2AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.

E8 2AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee228
Self-Employed72
Part-Time Employee26
Retired23
Student (economically inactive)21
Looking after home or family17
Unemployed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Other9
Long-Term Sick or disabled7

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities72
Information and communication45
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles40
Other36
Education31
Human health and social work activities28
Administrative and support service activities24
Accommodation and food service activities17
Construction12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Financial and insurance activities9
Manufacturing6
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities4

Schools

Nursery

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 2,129 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 2,163 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,881 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS
4out of 4 3,249 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 3,989 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS
2out of 4 444 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Halley House School
52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ
3out of 4 467 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Shacklewell Primary School
Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA
4out of 4 532 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Colvestone Primary School
Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG
3out of 4 666 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Nightingale Primary School
Tiger Way , Hackney E5 8NA
3out of 4 706 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mossbourne Community Academy
100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY
4out of 4 368 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Petchey Academy
Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY
3out of 4 418 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clapton Girls' Academy
Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB
4out of 4 1,142 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR
3out of 4 1,271 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The City Academy, Hackney
Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA
4out of 4 1,388 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Brooke House Sixth Form College
Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP
- not rated 1,179 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 2,387 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 3,508 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ada National College for Digital Skills
Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG
- not rated 4,152 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Big Creative Academy
38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL
- not rated 4,948 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 3,332 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
- not rated 4,365 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
George Mitchell School
Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN
3out of 4 4,449 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD
4out of 4 4,485 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN
4out of 4 4,847 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stormont House School
Downs Park Road , E5 8NP
4out of 4 520 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Boxing Academy AP Free School
1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH
- not rated 641 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Inspired Directions School
34 , London E8 3AZ
- not rated 815 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al-Falah Primary School
48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY
- not rated 974 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Garden School
Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ
4out of 4 994 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Todays Studios LtdUnit 1, 4 Andre Street88 yd
Casa Fofo158 Sandringham Road144 yd
CasablancaBASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 170 SANDRINGHAM ROAD156 yd
Mossbourne Parkside AcademySigdon Road193 yd
Elegant cakesFIRST FLOOR, 16 ANDRE STREET203 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Three Compasses99 Dalston Lane411 yd
The Pembury Tavern90 Amhurst Road457 yd
The Pembury Tavern90 Amhurst Road457 yd
Wolfies51a, 51 Greenwood Road477 yd
Brewer's Bar Ltd77 Shacklewell Lane488 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ming Hai Take Away172 Sandringham Road99 yd
GetirUNIT 449 AMHURST STREET LONDON HACKNEY338 yd
Getir UK LimitedARCH 449/449a AMHURST ROAD, London338 yd
Noodle Xpress85 Amhurst Road356 yd
Yum Yum Caribbean1-1a Downs Court Parade, Amhurst Road358 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Plc230 Dalston Lane374 yd
The Co-Operative FoodRetail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane639 yd
Iceland333-337 Mare Street773 yd
Tesco130 Kingsland High Street813 yd
Sainsbury'sDalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street819 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Mossbourne Community Academy
DOWNS PARK ROAD
health and fitness suite155 yd
Petchey Academy
SHACKLEWELL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts426 yd
St Matthias Club
CECILIA ROAD
440 yd
Hackney Downs
HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts452 yd
Legends Gym (Dalston)
6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite826 yd
Kings Hall Leisure Centre
KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool912 yd
Fit - This Gym
READING LANE
health and fitness suite1,016 yd
Clapton Girls Academy
LAURA PLACE
athletics tracks, tennis courts1,051 yd
London Fields Lido
LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE
swimming pool1,054 yd
London Fields
LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE
tennis courts1,086 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed120.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.