Hartwell Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3DU 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartwell Street, London, E8 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3DF, E8 3BG, E8 3DW, E8 2FH, E8 3BQ, E8 2FE, E8 3DL, E8 3FT, E8 3FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 3DU is primarily male, with 58.5% of the population 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 | 39% | 41.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 61% | 58.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 3DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.2% 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 | 83.1% | 81.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 43.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -33.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 63.7% | 56.3% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 28.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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 3DU this area, 7.9% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 69.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 71% | 67.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 53.8% | 52.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 20.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 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 | 50.8% | 52.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 16.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 9.2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartwell Street was 530.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% higher than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hartwell Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 29th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames House Hartwell Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2016-08-05 | £5,338 |
E8 3DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
E8 3DU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 203 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 75 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,282 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 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,708 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 | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School 80 Tottenham Road , Hackney N1 4BS | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,759 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 | 2,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,270 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 | 228 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 | 456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 885 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 | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn | 27 Dalston Lane | 50 yd | |
| RockIT Burger | Farr's 17-19 Dalston Lane, E8 3DF | 66 yd | |
| TURO TURO | 17-19 Dalston Ln, London | 66 yd | |
| Stars N Stripes LTD | 62 Beechwood Road | 95 yd | |
| Hackney Trasure Trove | 11 Dalston Lane | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visons Banqueting Suite | 588a Kingsland Road | 197 yd | |
| Ridley Road Market Bar | 49 Ridley Road | 204 yd | |
| Junction House | 578 Kingsland Road | 251 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 262 yd | |
| Jazz Bar | 4 Bradbury Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Knuckle | Car Park Adjacent, Fitzroy House, Abbot Street | 116 yd | |
| Donut Man | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 164 yd | |
| The Proof | Dalston Square | 166 yd | |
| Dixy Dalston Ltd T/A Dixy Chicken | 8 Kingsland High Street | 178 yd | |
| Kashmir Kebabish | 5 Ridley Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 164 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 174 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 259 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 414 yd | |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 1,048 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.