Forest Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3BH is located in the London Fields 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 Forest Road, London, E8 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3EG, E8 3GJ, E8 1BD, E8 3AE, E8 3HN, E8 3EB, E8 3EQ, E8 3BJ, E8 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 3BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 3BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 62.2% | 61.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 24.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 58.5% | 65.4% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 24% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3BH this area, 7.1% 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 69.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 69.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 78.8% | 75.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 75.9% | 67.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 10% | 14% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 67.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 16.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 2.9% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 112.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 249th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Forest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2025-03-28 | £796,866 |
| 116 Forest Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2024-01-22 | £1,867,407 |
| 97B - 97C Forest Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2023-12-20 | £1,686,187 |
| 107A Forest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £579,000 | 2023-11-17 | £533,567 |
| 106A Forest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2023-08-03 | £795,227 |
E8 3BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% 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.
E8 3BH 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 73 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Education | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,466 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 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayhurst Community School Gayhurst Road , Hackney E8 3EN | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,966 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,913 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 | 494 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 1,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spurstowe Arms | Spurstowe Arms, 68 Greenwood Road | 163 yd | |
| Norah's Brownies | 129 Richmond Road | 198 yd | |
| Two Doors One T | 51 Wilton Way | 301 yd | |
| Hoxton Beach | London Fields Lido, London Fields Park, London Fields West Side | 312 yd | |
| Fields Cafe | 68 Lansdowne Drive | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 387 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 393 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 456 yd | |
| The Three Compasses | 99 Dalston Lane | 595 yd | |
| Heart of Hackney | 255 Mare Street | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown | 348 Queensbridge Road | 379 yd | |
| Avo Spice | 82 Dalston Lane | 507 yd | |
| Coffee Lovers | Station Approach Hackney Downs Station, Dalston Lane | 592 yd | |
| Masob Limited | 8a Richmond Road | 673 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | Arch 384 Mentmore Terrace | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 592 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 806 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 841 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 288 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 598 yd | |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 921 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 | 92.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.2% |
| 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 | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.