Richmond Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3HY 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 3HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3HP, E8 3DA, E8 3DB, E8 3HX, E8 4AE, E8 3BY, E8 3FQ, E8 3GA, E8 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 3HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 63.4% | 58.1% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 29.7% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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.
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 19.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 49.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.8% 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 | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 7.2% | -8.2% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 47.1% | 46.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -34.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 13.3% |
In this area, just 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 47.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 14.3% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 7.1% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.8% | 47.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 30.1% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 10.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.3% | 4.7% | -29.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 331.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 78th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 3 Star House, 3 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-10-31 | £481,085 |
| 11 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-09-11 | £467,879 |
| Flat 3 3 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2012-11-30 | £552,607 |
E8 3HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,744 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 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,353 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 Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , E8 3DY | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Junior School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Beauvoir Infant School Tottenham Road , N1 4BZ | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,352 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 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,123 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 | 134 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 424 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 1,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer and Burger Dalston Ltd | 464 Kingsland Road | 126 yd | |
| Arel Coffee | 452 Kingsland Road | 127 yd | |
| The Doner Store | 468 Kingsland Road London | 132 yd | |
| bang kitchen | 480 kingsland road | 142 yd | |
| Madame Pigg | 480 Kingsland Road | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haggerston | The Haggerston, 438 Kingsland Road | 201 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | The Duke Of Wellington, 260 Haggerston Road | 314 yd | |
| Junction House | 578 Kingsland Road | 318 yd | |
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 341 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 109 Mortimer Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masob Limited | 8a Richmond Road | 52 yd | |
| Mr Man T/A Oriental Takeaway | 444 Kingsland Road | 145 yd | |
| Faulkners | 424-426 Kingsland Road | 151 yd | |
| Keto Street | Unit 3, 404 Kingsland Road | 199 yd | |
| Super Macaroni | 404 Kingsland Road | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 201 yd | |
| Dalston Co-Op Food | Ocean House, Dalston Square | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 376 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 560 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 863 yd | |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 950 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 985 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 | 97.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.