Cecilia Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2ET 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 Cecilia Road, London, E8 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2HY, E8 2EX, E8 2RS, E8 2RR, E8 2RN, E8 2RW, E8 2EJ, E8 2RP, E8 2FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 2ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% | 54.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 42.7% | 45.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 57.1% | 57.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 28% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 17.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 43.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 10% | 4.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 17% | 17.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 15.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 44.6% | 35% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 60.7% | 58.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 7.3% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 58.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 31.6% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.8% | 1.9% | -26.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecilia Road was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cecilia Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 184th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86B Cecilia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-10-10 | £404,435 |
| Flat 8 94 - 96 Cecilia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2025-04-28 | £318,586 |
| Flat 7 94 - 96 Cecilia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-02-28 | £339,183 |
| 90 Cecilia Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2025-01-31 | £4,859 |
| Flat 3 100 Cecilia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £763,000 | 2024-12-19 | £739,252 |
E8 2ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2ET 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,136 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 | 2,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 297 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Junior School Shacklewell Row , E8 2EA | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Infants' School Shacklewell Row , E8 2EA | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Junior School Barretts Grove , Stoke Newington N16 8AJ | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,462 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 | 3,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 596 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 644 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meezban cuisine | 87 Shacklewell Lane | 176 yd | |
| Papos Bagels LTD | 89a Shacklewell Lane Unit A004 | 219 yd | |
| Shacklewell Arms | 71 Shacklewell Lane | 230 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd | Halley House School, 52-58 Arcola Street | 295 yd | |
| Tom’s Pasta | Unit 4 17 Amhurst Terrace, Lower Clapton | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer's Bar Ltd | 77 Shacklewell Lane | 176 yd | |
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 446 yd | |
| N16 Adana Spor F.C | 80a Stoke Newington Road | 470 yd | |
| VFD | 66 Stoke Newington Road | 470 yd | |
| Ruby House 3 | 76 Stoke Newington Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leads Eatery | 87B Shacklewell Ln | 182 yd | |
| Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club | 249 Amhurst Road | 344 yd | |
| Chicken Klub | 235 Amhurst Road | 344 yd | |
| Ming Hai Take Away | 172 Sandringham Road | 379 yd | |
| Super Kebab | 54 Stoke Newington Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 594 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 657 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 664 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 109 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 456 yd | |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 74.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.4% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.