Sanctuary Mews is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3BD 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 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanctuary Mews, London, E8 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3AR, E8 3AG, E8 3BT, E8 3AS, E8 3BZ, E8 3AQ, E8 3BL, E8 3TQ, E8 3TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E8 3BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 63.6% | 60% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 25.7% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 57% | 52.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 37.7% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 4.9% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 65.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64% | 65.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 31.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 76.5% | 74.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 76.8% | 72.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 72.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 6.3% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanctuary Mews was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Sanctuary Mews has the 18th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 220th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sanctuary Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-08-25 | £676,389 |
| 5 Sanctuary Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2017-11-10 | £854,191 |
| 6 Sanctuary Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2014-10-21 | £971,477 |
| 3 Sanctuary Mews, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2011-08-11 | £788,774 |
| 6 Sanctuary Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2011-01-14 | £1,012,363 |
E8 3BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,049 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 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 4out of 4 | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School 80 Tottenham Road , Hackney N1 4BS | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Community School Gayhurst Road , Hackney E8 3EN | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 713 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 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 918 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,851 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 | 2,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 163 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 | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIP 'N' MIX @ The Victoria | 451 Queensbridge Road | 150 yd | |
| Ngopi London | 78 dalston lane | 191 yd | |
| Littleduck - The Pickerley | 68 Dalston Lane | 193 yd | |
| Ganges Tandoori | 78 Dalston Lane | 200 yd | |
| JIN JIN | FLAT 24 66 DALSTON LANE | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 150 yd | |
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 208 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 459 yd | |
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 468 yd | |
| Junction House | 578 Kingsland Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown | 348 Queensbridge Road | 37 yd | |
| Avo Spice | 82 Dalston Lane | 200 yd | |
| Masob Limited | 8a Richmond Road | 397 yd | |
| The Proof | Dalston Square | 420 yd | |
| Pizza Club | 550 Kingsland Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 537 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 545 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 632 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 451 yd | |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 625 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 990 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.