Mare Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 4RG 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 Mare Street, London, E8 4RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 4RE, E9 7NE, E8 4RT, E8 3GL, E9 7SJ, E8 4RX, E8 3FP, E8 3RN, E9 7ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E8 4RG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 48.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.9% 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 | 66.3% | 77.9% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 40.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 16.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 59.1% | 55.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 59.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 54.1% | 43% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 61.1% | 53.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 12.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 53.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 22.3% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 5% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.4% | 6.5% | 17.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mare Street was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Haggerston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mare Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Haggerston and the 188th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75A Mare Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £284,500 | 2010-07-23 | £587,083 |
| 65 Mare Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 1998-09-08 | £974,000 |
| 73A Mare Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 1995-12-04 | £1,347,021 |
The percentage of student residents living in E8 4RG 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 | 151 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,470 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 | 1,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Fields Primary School Westgate Street , Hackney E8 3RL | 4out of 4 | 90 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 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebright School Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayhurst Community School Gayhurst Road , Hackney E8 3EN | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 731 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,365 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 | 3,394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,875 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean-kitchen (Hackney) Ltd | 67 Mare Street | 21 yd | |
| St Josephs Hospice | St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street | 83 yd | |
| Salvation Community Centre | 70 Mare Street | 99 yd | |
| Treats Club LTD | Netil Market,, 13-23 Westgate St | 103 yd | |
| Unfabled Ltd. | Netil House, Unit 21, 1 Westgate St, London | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diddy's Bar | 69 Mare Street | 21 yd | |
| Viktor Wynd Limited T/A The Last Tuesday Society | 11 Mare Street | 234 yd | |
| The Victory | The Victory Public House, 27 Vyner Street | 323 yd | |
| Helgi's | 177 Mare Street | 330 yd | |
| The Cat & Mutton | The Cat And Mutton, 76 Broadway Market | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Po Chinese Takeaway | 73 Mare Street | 21 yd | |
| Monty and Co | C/O NTs Loft, Unit 207, Netil House, 1 Westgate St | 103 yd | |
| Treats Club | Unit 10, Netil House, 1-7 Westgate Street | 103 yd | |
| Diwine Grapes | Car Park Side Of 13 To 23, Westgate Street | 127 yd | |
| Pollo Feliz | Netil House, 1-7 Westgate Street | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 276 yd | |
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 585 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 774 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 808 yd | |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 846 yd | |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 911 yd | |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 38.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.4% |
| Median download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.