Colvestone Crescent is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2LJ 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 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2PH, E8 2NH, E8 2PD, E8 2ER, E8 2EP, E8 2LL, E8 1NH, E8 2NJ, E8 1FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 2LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.7% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.3% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 71.8% | 69% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 16.7% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 52.2% | 51.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 2LJ this area, 8.6% 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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 63.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 59.1% | 54.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 72.1% | 62.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 62.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.4% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 2.5% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colvestone Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dalston average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,405,000 | 2024-12-13 | £1,353,581 |
| 100B Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-27 | £308,160 |
| 69B Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £922,500 | 2022-12-21 | £891,935 |
| Basement And Ground Floor Flat 104 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-08-11 | £839,826 |
| First Floor Flat 104 Colvestone Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2022-05-13 | £464,144 |
E8 2LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,761 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 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess May Primary School Princess May Road , N16 8DF | 3out of 4 | 634 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 | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,520 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 | 2,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filthy Buns | The Three Compasses Kitchen, 99 Dalston Lane, Dalston | 103 yd | |
| Fill Me In Food Services Ltd | First Floor, 89 Ridley Road | 104 yd | |
| K T Restaurant | 206 Ridley Road | 118 yd | |
| Ridley’s Chicken and Chips | 216 Ridley Road | 121 yd | |
| Grays Inn Kitchen | 83 Dalston Lane | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 136 yd | |
| Ridley Road Market Bar | 49 Ridley Road | 279 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 387 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 425 yd | |
| Alibi | 91-93 Kingsland High Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passion Kitchen Ltd | Adjacent to, 65-67 Ridley Road | 197 yd | |
| Kashmir Kebabish | 5 Ridley Road | 279 yd | |
| Golden Dish | 17 Ridley Road | 327 yd | |
| Avo Spice | 82 Dalston Lane | 357 yd | |
| Donut Man | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 414 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 477 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 560 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 116 yd | |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 894 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 974 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.