Dunn Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2DG is located in the Shacklewell 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 Dunn Street, London, E8 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2DF, E8 2DB, E8 2FF, E8 2BY, E8 2DA, E8 2DJ, E8 2EZ, E8 2DP, N16 7XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 2DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.7% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.3% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 65.7% | 64.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 25.4% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 49.7% | 52.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 56.4% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.5% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% 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 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 53.9% | 45.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45% | 43.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 21.6% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 5.7% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.2% | 44% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 27.4% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 12.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 5.7% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Turkey | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunn Street was 302.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.7% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Dunn Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 99th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 B 4 Dunn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2021-06-25 | £381,461 |
| 4 Dunn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2017-12-07 | £546,703 |
| 6 Dunn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2011-02-18 | £462,979 |
| 4 Dunn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2003-12-15 | £452,238 |
| 4 Dunn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2002-07-19 | £496,091 |
E8 2DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E8 2DG 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 | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Other | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 1,970 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 | 2,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,501 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 | 2,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,987 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 977 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginette Frech Cafe | 21 Shacklewell Lane | 30 yd | |
| Ginette French Cafe Ltd TA Cafe at the Factory | 21-31 Shacklewell Lane | 30 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd | Halley House School, 52-58 Arcola Street | 80 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 38 Shacklewell Lane | 88 yd | |
| Moonshot | 32 Stoke Newington Road | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest | 36-44 Stoke Newington Road | 112 yd | |
| Marquis Of Lansdowne | The Marquis Of Lansdowne, 48 Stoke Newington Road | 112 yd | |
| Dalston Social | 8 Stoke Newington Road | 129 yd | |
| Earth Theatre | 17b, 17 Stoke Newington Road | 160 yd | |
| Earth Venue | 11-17 Stoke Newington Road | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hot Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 24 Stoke Newington Road | 112 yd | |
| Super Kebab | 54 Stoke Newington Road | 174 yd | |
| Leads Eatery | 87B Shacklewell Ln | 241 yd | |
| Ali Baba Kabab | 144 Kingsland High Street | 294 yd | |
| Thainese Street Food | Ridley Road Market | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 295 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 442 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 464 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 701 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 286 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 538 yd | |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.4% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.