Martello Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3PE 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 Martello Street, London, E8 3PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3PH, E8 3QA, E8 3PR, E8 3PF, E8 3PA, E8 3PN, E8 3QB, E8 3QQ, E8 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 3PE is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 45.1% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 49% | 54.9% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 3PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% 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 | 63.1% | 73.3% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 14% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 63.7% | 63.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 25.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3PE this area, 4.5% 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 71.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 4.1% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.1% | 71.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 37.8% |
| Other | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 3.7% | -6.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 71.6% | 69.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 69.6% | 58% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 2.9% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 57.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 18.9% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 4.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martello Street was 285.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.5% higher than the Haggerston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martello Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Haggerston and the 109th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 18 Martello Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2025-01-22 | £761,284 |
| Flat 1 14 Martello Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,060,000 | 2024-10-29 | £4,744,674 |
| Flat 3 12 Martello Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2024-07-25 | £561,591 |
| 20C Martello Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-10-13 | £706,012 |
| Flat 2 18 Martello Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-12-07 | £1,015,211 |
E8 3PE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
E8 3PE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 1,390 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 | 1,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,762 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 | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Fields Primary School Westgate Street , Hackney E8 3RL | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School 57a Brougham Rd , E8 4PB | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School Kingshold Road , E9 7JF | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 2out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,443 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 | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,685 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 | 1,056 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTP BBQ | 19 Martello Street | 36 yd | |
| Zapp | 402 Railway Arches, Mentmore Terrace | 60 yd | |
| Mat & Jacks | 402 mentmore terrace | 60 yd | |
| Three Sods Brewery | 399 Mentmore Terrace | 66 yd | |
| Rosas Thai Cafe | Railway Arch 381, Mentmore Terrace | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Hackney | 255 Mare Street | 224 yd | |
| The Dolphin | The Dolphin, 165 Mare Street | 298 yd | |
| Helgi's | 177 Mare Street | 306 yd | |
| The Baxters Court | Baxter Court, 282 Mare Street | 389 yd | |
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Limited | Arch 384 Mentmore Terrace | 165 yd | |
| Carolina Pizza | 173 Mare Street | 306 yd | |
| New City Kebab | 157b Mare Street | 306 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 13 Well Street | 313 yd | |
| Jijigo | 1 Well Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 346 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 561 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 740 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 1,057 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 | 92.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.4% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.