Colvestone Crescent is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2LG 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 Colvestone Crescent, London, E8 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2LH, E8 2LT, E8 2LP, E8 2NJ, E8 2NP, E8 2LR, E8 2LU, E8 2NQ, E8 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 2LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 68.3% | 66.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 21.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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%) 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 | 55.5% | 53.1% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2LG this area, 3.1% 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 73.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 73.6% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 39.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 66.5% | 61.3% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 68.5% | 61.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| 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 | 68% | 62.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 23.4% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 2.4% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colvestone Crescent was 787.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.2% higher than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colvestone Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 16th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 4 19 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-12-05 | £508,660 |
| Flat B 45 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,500 | 2022-11-10 | £562,838 |
| 35 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-10-28 | £1,616,489 |
| Flat 2 19 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-07-01 | £396,964 |
| Flat 1 51 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2021-06-30 | £931,584 |
E8 2LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,688 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 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | - not rated | 120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Junior School Barretts Grove , Stoke Newington N16 8AJ | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Infants' School Barrett's Grove , Stoke Newington N16 8AJ | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Junior School Shacklewell Row , E8 2EA | - not rated | 471 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 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,992 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 | 2,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,693 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,008 yd | Community school | 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 | 312 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 373 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 | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Please | 25 Ridley Road | 103 yd | |
| Ayandastouch Catering | 77-87 Ridley Road | 106 yd | |
| Juniper Pursuits Limited | COLVESTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLVESTONE CRESCENT | 118 yd | |
| Fat wing and burger | 17 Ridley road | 126 yd | |
| Fear of Missing Coffee | flat 2, 69-73 ridley road | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Road Market Bar | 49 Ridley Road | 103 yd | |
| Alibi | 91-93 Kingsland High Street | 230 yd | |
| Dalston Superstore | 117 Kingsland High Street | 234 yd | |
| Jazz Bar | 4 Bradbury Street | 284 yd | |
| Dalston Social | 8 Stoke Newington Road | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Kebabish | 5 Ridley Road | 103 yd | |
| Passion Kitchen Ltd | Adjacent to, 65-67 Ridley Road | 107 yd | |
| Golden Dish | 17 Ridley Road | 126 yd | |
| Thainese Street Food | Ridley Road Market | 185 yd | |
| Ali Baba Kabab | 144 Kingsland High Street | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 185 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 194 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 275 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 332 yd | |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 448 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.