Richmond Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3HW 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Road, London, E8 3HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3JN, E8 3AB, E8 3AD, E8 3AT, E8 3LJ, E8 3BU, E8 3BZ, E8 3LH, E8 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 3HW 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 | 53.4% | 51.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.2% | 1.6% | 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 3HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 56.1% | 48.3% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 32.7% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 48.1% | 58.2% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 24.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 17.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 57.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 68.8% | 61.5% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 73.3% | 72.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 72.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20.7% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 2.5% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Richmond Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 201st lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-04-30 | £790,264 |
| 134 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2022-05-31 | £2,006,934 |
| 100 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2019-12-12 | £822,710 |
| 124 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2015-11-05 | £1,273,199 |
| 128 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2012-06-13 | £901,180 |
E8 3HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,853 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 | 2,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,239 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 | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Community School Gayhurst Road , Hackney E8 3EN | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colvestone Primary School Colvestone Crescent , Hackney E8 2LG | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School 80 Tottenham Road , Hackney N1 4BS | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 785 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,775 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 | 3,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,208 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 | 365 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 | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,408 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 | 246 yd | |
| CHIP 'N' MIX @ The Victoria | 451 Queensbridge Road | 364 yd | |
| Fields Cafe | 68 Lansdowne Drive | 383 yd | |
| Ngopi London | 78 dalston lane | 404 yd | |
| Littleduck - The Pickerley | 68 Dalston Lane | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 92 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 364 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | The Duke Of Wellington, 260 Haggerston Road | 575 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 587 yd | |
| The Haggerston | The Haggerston, 438 Kingsland Road | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown | 348 Queensbridge Road | 245 yd | |
| Masob Limited | 8a Richmond Road | 382 yd | |
| Avo Spice | 82 Dalston Lane | 412 yd | |
| Mr Man T/A Oriental Takeaway | 444 Kingsland Road | 564 yd | |
| The Proof | Dalston Square | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 594 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 607 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 666 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 742 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 518 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 653 yd | |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 933 yd | |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.