Dalston Junction is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3FS 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 2011-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dalston Junction, London, E8 3FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3FT, E8 3GU, E8 3DE, E8 3GW, E8 3BG, E8 3BQ, E8 2BA, E8 3GT, E8 4AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 3FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 51.8% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 56.5% | 48.2% | -8.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.9% 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 | 77.9% | 77.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 40.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 17.9% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (96%) 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 | 54.5% | 68.7% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 20.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 27.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 3.3% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3FS this area, 3% 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 84.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.6% | 84.8% | 23.2% | 33.8% | 51.0% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.3% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 66.9% | 80.3% | 13.4% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 51.6% | 52.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 22.4% | 27.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.7% | 52.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 6.1% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalston Junction was 114.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dalston Junction has the 20th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 254th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 20 Dekker House Dalston Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-06-06 | £626,341 |
| Flat 10 Dekker House Dalston Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2022-02-25 | £637,209 |
| Flat 2 Dekker House Dalston Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2020-10-19 | £592,763 |
| Flat 23 Dekker House Dalston Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2018-05-18 | £746,351 |
| Flat 14 Dekker House Dalston Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2017-11-20 | £731,960 |
E8 3FS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
E8 3FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 189 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,195 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 | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,183 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 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Beauvoir Primary School 80 Tottenham Road , Hackney N1 4BS | 2out of 4 | 258 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 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 376 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 | 731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 946 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,523 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 | 1,790 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,621 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 | 2,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,881 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,428 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 | 314 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 | 417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildreds Restaurant | 1 Dalston Square, Thomas Tower | 32 yd | |
| Banhs Project Ltd | 592 Kingsland Road | 45 yd | |
| Food All Lab Ltd (Brands: EGRO' and WOOP EVO) | 584 Kingsland Rd London | 48 yd | |
| Shambhala | 584, kingsland Road | 48 yd | |
| Métropolitain | 584 Kingsland Rd, London | 48 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visons Banqueting Suite | 588a Kingsland Road | 45 yd | |
| Junction House | 578 Kingsland Road | 97 yd | |
| Ridley Road Market Bar | 49 Ridley Road | 326 yd | |
| Jazz Bar | 4 Bradbury Street | 352 yd | |
| Vortex Jazz Club | 11 Gillett Square | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Proof | Dalston Square | 45 yd | |
| Caray | 584 Kingsland Road | 48 yd | |
| Pizza Club | 550 Kingsland Road | 97 yd | |
| CIFCI Ltd | 588 Kingsland Road | 97 yd | |
| TATAKI HOUSE | 578 Kingsland Road | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 16 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 103 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 246 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 571 yd | |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 276.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 269.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.