Amhurst Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 2RN 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 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Amhurst Road, London, E8 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 2RS, E8 2RW, E8 2RR, E8 2AU, E8 2RP, E8 2AR, E8 2AT, E8 2AS, E8 2ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 2RN 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 | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 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 2RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 57.6% | 58.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 29.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 49.3% | 55.1% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 30% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 19.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 45.7% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 11.9% | 4.3% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.5% 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 | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 16% | 23.5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 21.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 44% | 37.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -43.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
In this area, 57.7% 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% | 57.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 57.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 32.8% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 1.5% | -7.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 1.2% | -23.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amhurst Road was 134.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Amhurst Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 277th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.

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 4 Epsilon Building, 197 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-10-27 | £495,235 |
| Flat 3 Epsilon Building, 197 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2023-01-31 | £196,860 |
| Flat 2 Epsilon Building, 197 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-08-27 | £482,500 |
| Flat 4 Epsilon Building, 197 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-07-26 | £504,180 |
| Flat 2 Epsilon Building, 197 Amhurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-08-12 | £508,176 |
E8 2RN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E8 2RN 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shacklewell Junior School Shacklewell Row , E8 2EA | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Infants' School Shacklewell Row , E8 2EA | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley House School 52-58 Arcola Street , Hackney E8 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shacklewell Primary School Shacklewell Row , Hackney E8 2EA | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 1,150 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 | 1,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,589 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 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 540 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom’s Pasta | Unit 4 17 Amhurst Terrace, Lower Clapton | 223 yd | |
| Pastore Pasta LTD. | Unit 4, 17 amhurst terrace | 223 yd | |
| Heaps+Stacks | Shop 7, Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace | 223 yd | |
| Brunswick East Bakehouse | Ground Floor Front (The Russet), 17 Amhurst Terrace | 272 yd | |
| Meezban cuisine | 87 Shacklewell Lane | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer's Bar Ltd | 77 Shacklewell Lane | 272 yd | |
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 509 yd | |
| N16 Adana Spor F.C | 80a Stoke Newington Road | 592 yd | |
| VFD | 66 Stoke Newington Road | 592 yd | |
| Ruby House 3 | 76 Stoke Newington Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leads Eatery | 87B Shacklewell Ln | 296 yd | |
| Newington Takeway Ltd T/A Tiffins Club | 249 Amhurst Road | 325 yd | |
| Chicken Klub | 235 Amhurst Road | 325 yd | |
| Ming Hai Take Away | 172 Sandringham Road | 330 yd | |
| Getir | UNIT 449 AMHURST STREET LONDON HACKNEY | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 733 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 793 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 843 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 229 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 527 yd | |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.