Arcola Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2DJ 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 Arcola Street, London, E8 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2DS, E8 2DB, E8 2DH, N16 7XB, E8 2DG, E8 2FF, E8 2DY, E8 2DZ, N16 7XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 2DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 49% | 59% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 25.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 47.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 29.9% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 23.2% | 23.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 37.7% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 11.3% | 1.4% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.4% 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 | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 26.3% | 25.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 22.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 14.6% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 25.6% | 20.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -61.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 50.6% | 53.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 19.8% | 17.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.9% | 52.9% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 38.6% | 35.6% | 9.8% | 28.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.4% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.6% | 1.8% | -29.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 26.4% | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arcola Street was 118.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arcola Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 247th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - 8 Arcola Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2018-10-26 | £1,748,934 |
| 36E Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,330 | 2017-07-28 | £110,623 |
| 36F Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,330 | 2017-07-28 | £110,623 |
| 23 - 27 Arcola Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2017-07-07 | £3,063,492 |
| Flat A 12 Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2007-06-01 | £363,089 |
The percentage of student residents living in E8 2DJ 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,002 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 | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,465 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 | 116 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Junior School Barretts Grove , Stoke Newington N16 8AJ | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Infants' School Barrett's Grove , Stoke Newington N16 8AJ | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Junior School Shacklewell Row , E8 2EA | - not rated | 165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,222 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | - not rated | 441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangal 1 Ocakbasi Restaurant Limited | 10 Arcola Street | 34 yd | |
| Schnitzel Forever Hoxton | 54 stoke Newington road London N16 7XB | 63 yd | |
| Sobe Burger | 44 Stoke Newington Road | 75 yd | |
| Hazal Nuts | 42 Stoke Newington Road | 75 yd | |
| The Moustache Bar | Basement And Ground Floor, 58 Stoke Newington Road | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest | 36-44 Stoke Newington Road | 75 yd | |
| Ruby House 3 | 76 Stoke Newington Road | 86 yd | |
| N16 Adana Spor F.C | 80a Stoke Newington Road | 91 yd | |
| VFD | 66 Stoke Newington Road | 91 yd | |
| Marquis Of Lansdowne | The Marquis Of Lansdowne, 48 Stoke Newington Road | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Kebab | 54 Stoke Newington Road | 91 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 24 Stoke Newington Road | 119 yd | |
| Leads Eatery | 87B Shacklewell Ln | 245 yd | |
| Mickys Chippy | 2 Pellerin Road | 286 yd | |
| Voodoo Ray's | Basement And Ground Floor, 95 Kingsland High Street | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 512 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 752 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 619 yd | |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.