Richmond Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3NJ is located in the Hackney Central 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 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 1DS, E8 3NN, E8 3NW, E8 3QW, E8 1FR, E8 3FF, E8 3NL, E8 3QP, E8 3QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 3NJ 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 | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 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 3NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 59.4% | 70% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 18.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.7% | 58.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 26% | 28.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -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.
In the area around E8 3NJ this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.2% | 66.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Other Black | 7% | 1.7% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 66% | 59.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 72.7% | 64.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 64.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 19.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 4.9% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 364.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richmond Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 68th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 127A Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2026-02-06 | £410,000 |
| Basement & Ground Floor Flat 191A Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-12-20 | £746,034 |
| Flat C 175 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-09-13 | £432,951 |
| 225 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2024-05-18 | £1,158,002 |
| Flat A 175 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,500 | 2024-04-10 | £443,549 |
E8 3NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 194 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayhurst Community School Gayhurst Road , Hackney E8 3EN | 4out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Junior School Gayhurst Road , E8 3EN | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Infants' School Gayhurst Road , E8 3EN | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Community Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 192 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lardo | 197-205 Richmond road | 110 yd | |
| Patty & Bun | 148 yd | ||
| Plonk Golf | Railway Arch 407, London Lane | 176 yd | |
| Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Ltd | 28-32 Ellingfort Road | 180 yd | |
| Mouse & De Lotz | 24 Horton Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Hackney | 255 Mare Street | 271 yd | |
| The Baxters Court | Baxter Court, 282 Mare Street | 300 yd | |
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 364 yd | |
| The Cock Tavern | The Cock Tavern, 315 Mare Street | 400 yd | |
| General Browning Club | Hackney Trades Hall, 83 Valette Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Royal London House, 222 Mare Street | 300 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | Arch 384 Mentmore Terrace | 399 yd | |
| KFC | 311 Mare Street | 400 yd | |
| Sylvie's Kitchen | 216 Graham Road | 413 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 18 Morning Lane | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 521 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 616 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 627 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 225 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 244 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 907 yd | |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 990 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 993 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 | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.