Forest Grove is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3HX 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 Forest Grove, London, E8 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3HS, E8 3DA, E8 3BX, E8 3BY, E8 3HP, E8 3DB, E8 3TG, E8 3BW, E8 3FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 3HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 52% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47% | 48% | 1.0% | 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 3HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 43.6% | 53.6% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 21.8% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 56.7% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 23.1% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 19.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 41.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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 | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.1% | 8.1% | -10.0% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 43.8% | 40.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 11% | 21% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 19.4% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 52.3% | 61.1% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 11.1% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 10.3% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.2% | 6.8% | -7.4% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 51.2% | 61.7% | 10.5% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 30% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 2.2% | -9.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 1.1% | -27.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Grove was 254.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Grove has the 23rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Dalston and the 131st highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 253.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Forest Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-06-09 | £670,381 |
| 31 Forest Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-11-08 | £700,271 |
| 21 Forest Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-23 | £338,515 |
| 40 Forest Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-03-31 | £676,569 |
| 1 Forest Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £613,000 | 2021-03-05 | £605,455 |
E8 3HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E8 3HX 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 | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,058 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 | 2,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,489 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 | 124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Primary School 80 Tottenham Road , Hackney N1 4BS | 2out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 609 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 | 680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 2,064 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,548 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 | 2,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,447 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 | 296 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 | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| bang kitchen | 480 kingsland road | 226 yd | |
| Madame Pigg | 480 Kingsland Road | 226 yd | |
| Lissome Bar & Restaurant Ltd | 488-490 Kingsland Road | 229 yd | |
| Betty's Coffee Shop | 510a Kingsland Road | 229 yd | |
| Che-Men Cafe | 490 Kingsland Road | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 252 yd | |
| Junction House | 578 Kingsland Road | 291 yd | |
| The Haggerston | The Haggerston, 438 Kingsland Road | 335 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road | 346 yd | |
| Visons Banqueting Suite | 588a Kingsland Road | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masob Limited | 8a Richmond Road | 104 yd | |
| Mr Man T/A Oriental Takeaway | 444 Kingsland Road | 229 yd | |
| The Proof | Dalston Square | 285 yd | |
| Faulkners | 424-426 Kingsland Road | 285 yd | |
| Pizza Club | 550 Kingsland Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 323 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 335 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 355 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 541 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 675 yd | |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 858 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 896 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.