Holly Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3GG is located in the London Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Street, London, E8 3GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3GH, E8 3BB, E8 4DX, E8 3BA, E8 3XT, E8 4EE, E8 3AW, E8 4BJ, E8 3XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E8 3GG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 40.6% | 50% | 9.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 59.4% | 50% | -9.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 57.3% | 59.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 44.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 30.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 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.
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 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 19.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 4.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 48.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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 | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 12.9% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 48.2% | 44.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 61.9% | 60.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 9.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 60.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 31.2% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 1.3% | -28.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Street was 176.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holly Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 219th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.5%.

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 7 Lyric Court, 10 Holly Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2026-03-16 | £500,000 |
| Flat 2 Lyric Court, 10 Holly Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-06-14 | £410,100 |
| Flat 4 Lyric Court, 10 Holly Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-07-07 | £433,995 |
| Flat 2 Lyric Court, 10 Holly Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-09-19 | £391,667 |
| Flat 8 Lyric Court, 10 Holly Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-12-16 | £385,299 |
The percentage of student residents living in E8 3GG 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,544 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 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School 57a Brougham Rd , E8 4PB | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,459 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 | 3,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Street Luncheon & Social Club | 329-331 Queensbridge Road | 85 yd | |
| Tin Cafe Limited | 1 Middleton Road | 260 yd | |
| Hackney Pentecostal Apostolic Church | 27 Middleton Road | 260 yd | |
| All Saints Church Hall | All Saints Church Hall, Haggerston Road | 298 yd | |
| Haggerston Graze | 218 Haggerston Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | The Duke Of Wellington, 260 Haggerston Road | 261 yd | |
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 272 yd | |
| The Haggerston | The Haggerston, 438 Kingsland Road | 350 yd | |
| Otherworld | Part Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews | 562 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masob Limited | 8a Richmond Road | 262 yd | |
| Keto Street | Unit 3, 404 Kingsland Road | 347 yd | |
| Super Macaroni | 404 Kingsland Road | 347 yd | |
| Faulkners | 424-426 Kingsland Road | 349 yd | |
| Burley Fisher Books | 400 Kingsland Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 350 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 487 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 663 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 648 yd | |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 768 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 919 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 1,042 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.