Kingsland High Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2JP is located in the Dalston 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 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3DL, E8 2JZ, E8 2JS, N16 8EP, E8 2BA, E8 3DE, E8 3FT, N16 8HU, E8 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 2JP is primarily male, with 58.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39% | 41.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 61% | 58.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 2JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.2% 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 | 83.1% | 81.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 43.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -33.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 63.7% | 56.3% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 28.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2JP this area, 7.9% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 69.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 71% | 67.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 53.8% | 52.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 20.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.8% | 52.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 16.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 9.2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsland High Street was 508.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% higher than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsland High Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 35th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Kingsland High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-01-17 | £97,180 |
| Flat 5 10 Kingsland High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2024-04-23 | £479,092 |
| Flat 8 10 Kingsland High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-02-16 | £597,614 |
| 10 Kingsland High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £403,655 | 2022-12-23 | £391,091 |
| Flat 14 10 Kingsland High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-09-12 | £610,165 |
E8 2JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
E8 2JP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 203 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 75 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Beauvoir Junior School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Infant School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | - not rated | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,635 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 | 2,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,143 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 58 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 253 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Union Ltd | 14 Kingsland High Street | 0 yd | |
| Wing Stop | 12 Kingsland High Street | 20 yd | |
| Attawa | 6 Kingsland High Street | 48 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Dalston | 13 KINGSLAND HIGH STREET | 48 yd | |
| Cafe Oto | 18-22 Ashwin Street | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visons Banqueting Suite | 588a Kingsland Road | 111 yd | |
| Junction House | 578 Kingsland Road | 193 yd | |
| Jazz Bar | 4 Bradbury Street | 233 yd | |
| Vortex Jazz Club | 11 Gillett Square | 244 yd | |
| Ridley Road Market Bar | 49 Ridley Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Dalston Ltd T/A Dixy Chicken | 8 Kingsland High Street | 65 yd | |
| Dusty Knuckle | Car Park Adjacent, Fitzroy House, Abbot Street | 82 yd | |
| Caray | 584 Kingsland Road | 131 yd | |
| Donut Man | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 163 yd | |
| The Proof | Dalston Square | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 128 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 137 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 156 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 163 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 303 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 801 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 | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| 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 | 4.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.