Holly Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3HS 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 Holly Street, London, E8 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3HX, E8 3BW, E8 3TG, E8 3BX, E8 3BF, E8 3GX, E8 3TD, E8 3BY, E8 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 58.3% | 64.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 23.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 48.4% | 55.1% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 29.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
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 66%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 11.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 4.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 66% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.7% 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 | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 8.6% | 2.4% | -6.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 57.5% | 59.7% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -21.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 61.8% | 59.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 10% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 10% | 5.9% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 59% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 17.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 6.7% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Street was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 39th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69B Holly Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-04-22 | £889,047 |
| Flat 7 50 Holly Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-12-11 | £426,231 |
| 59A Holly Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2022-08-24 | £784,874 |
| 63A Holly Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £811,000 | 2021-10-22 | £848,841 |
| 56 Holly Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2020-12-04 | £1,100,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 283 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,896 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 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,448 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 | 68 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School 80 Tottenham Road , Hackney N1 4BS | 2out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 589 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 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,121 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,600 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 | 2,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,392 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 | 267 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 | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celik Food and Beverage Consultancy Ltd | 25 Laurel St | 258 yd | |
| Holly Street Luncheon & Social Club | 329-331 Queensbridge Road | 286 yd | |
| bang kitchen | 480 kingsland road | 292 yd | |
| Madame Pigg | 480 Kingsland Road | 292 yd | |
| Dead Good Coffee | 510b Kingsland Road | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 188 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 310 yd | |
| Junction House | 578 Kingsland Road | 341 yd | |
| The Haggerston | The Haggerston, 438 Kingsland Road | 384 yd | |
| Visons Banqueting Suite | 588a Kingsland Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masob Limited | 8a Richmond Road | 146 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 348 Queensbridge Road | 242 yd | |
| Mr Man T/A Oriental Takeaway | 444 Kingsland Road | 295 yd | |
| The Proof | Dalston Square | 320 yd | |
| Avo Spice | 82 Dalston Lane | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 361 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 384 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 404 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 558 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 144 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 645 yd | |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 792 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 947 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.