Richmond Road is in London and in Hackney district. E8 3QN 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 3QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 3NL, E8 3HL, E8 3AE, E8 3EL, E8 3EJ, E8 1AB, E8 3NN, E8 3NW, E8 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 3QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.6% | 53.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 3QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 59.5% | 56.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 28.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 59.6% | 48.8% | -10.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 17% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 5.7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 52.2% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.7% 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 | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 53.7% | 53.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -27.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 60.9% | 62% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 60.4% | 61.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 30.2% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 1.3% | -7.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 0.3% | -21.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% lower than the Dalston average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Richmond Road has the lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dalston and the 10th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.5%.

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 212A Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-09-29 | £448,725 |
| 222 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2021-09-27 | £2,448,241 |
| 218 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2021-01-13 | £2,316,390 |
| 216 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,676,000 | 2019-08-23 | £2,965,218 |
| Flat 2 212A Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2019-05-08 | £455,945 |
E8 3QN 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.
E8 3QN 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,543 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 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,931 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 | 124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Junior School Gayhurst Road , E8 3EN | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Infants' School Gayhurst Road , E8 3EN | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Community Primary School Sigdon Road , Hackney E8 1AS | - not rated | 668 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 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,953 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 | 3,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 459 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 ? 38 Dalston Lane , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 1,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah's Brownies | 129 Richmond Road | 40 yd | |
| Hoxton Beach | London Fields Lido, London Fields Park, London Fields West Side | 117 yd | |
| Spurstowe Arms | Spurstowe Arms, 68 Greenwood Road | 162 yd | |
| Fields Cafe | 68 Lansdowne Drive | 282 yd | |
| Mouse & De Lotz | 24 Horton Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Hackney | 255 Mare Street | 473 yd | |
| Wolfies | 51a, 51 Greenwood Road | 517 yd | |
| The Baxters Court | Baxter Court, 282 Mare Street | 525 yd | |
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 561 yd | |
| The Duke of Richmond | 316 Queensbridge Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Limited | Arch 384 Mentmore Terrace | 461 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Royal London House, 222 Mare Street | 524 yd | |
| Sylvie's Kitchen | 216 Graham Road | 593 yd | |
| KFC | 311 Mare Street | 597 yd | |
| Carolina Pizza | 173 Mare Street | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 632 yd | |
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 676 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 711 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 728 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 84 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 119 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 784 yd | |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.