Arcola Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2DU 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 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2DX, E8 2DY, E8 2DZ, E8 2EA, E8 2EE, E8 2DB, E8 2DJ, E8 2EY, E8 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 2DU 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 2DU, 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 147.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Arcola Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hackney Central and the 272nd highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

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 12 Hindle House Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2017-06-22 | £378,508 |
| Flat 6 Hindle House Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-02-07 | £298,040 |
| Flat 15 Hindle House Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-03-07 | £363,695 |
| Flat 17 Hindle House Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2012-06-15 | £388,335 |
| Flat 1 Hindle House Arcola Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2012-03-07 | £433,621 |
The percentage of student residents living in E8 2DU 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 | 2,126 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 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 2,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,097 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 | 367 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 | 674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 846 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shacklewell Arms | 71 Shacklewell Lane | 82 yd | |
| Papos Bagels LTD | 89a Shacklewell Lane Unit A004 | 100 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd | Halley House School, 52-58 Arcola Street | 110 yd | |
| Mangal 1 Ocakbasi Restaurant Limited | 10 Arcola Street | 112 yd | |
| Corrochio's Dalston Ltd. | 76 stoke newington rd | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N16 Adana Spor F.C | 80a Stoke Newington Road | 161 yd | |
| VFD | 66 Stoke Newington Road | 161 yd | |
| Ruby House 3 | 76 Stoke Newington Road | 163 yd | |
| Brewer's Bar Ltd | 77 Shacklewell Lane | 166 yd | |
| The Nest | 36-44 Stoke Newington Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leads Eatery | 87B Shacklewell Ln | 135 yd | |
| Super Kebab | 54 Stoke Newington Road | 161 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Fried Chicken | Ground Floor, 24 Stoke Newington Road | 240 yd | |
| All Nations Vegan House Limited | 2a Farleigh Place, Stoke Newington | 314 yd | |
| Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club | 249 Amhurst Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 453 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 596 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 697 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 205 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 617 yd | |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.