Mare Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 4RX 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 2008-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mare Street, London, E8 4RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 4RT, E8 4RB, E9 7ND, E8 4RP, E9 7NE, E9 7NB, E8 4RG, E9 7HQ, E9 7EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E8 4RX 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 4RX, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Cordwainer House, 43 Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-06-27 | £131,059 |
| Flat 35 Cordwainer House, 43 Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-09-29 | £428,535 |
| Flat 41 Cordwainer House, 43 Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2022-07-08 | £244,287 |
| Flat 16 Cordwainer House, 43 Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2020-08-21 | £293,212 |
| Flat 47 Cordwainer House, 43 Mare Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-30 | £113,740 |
The percentage of student residents living in E8 4RX 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 | 1,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,480 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 | 1,592 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 | 1,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,058 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 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 472 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 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebright School Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 635 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,044 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,394 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,779 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturel Health store | 35 mare street | 26 yd | |
| Papillon Pizza | 5 Mare Street | 116 yd | |
| The Canteen Ltd | Arriva Buses, Ashgrove Depot Hackney | 123 yd | |
| unclogthenoggin | 3 mare street | 132 yd | |
| Ombra | 1-5 Vyner Street | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Wynd Limited T/A The Last Tuesday Society | 11 Mare Street | 96 yd | |
| Diddy's Bar | 69 Mare Street | 159 yd | |
| The Victory | The Victory Public House, 27 Vyner Street | 240 yd | |
| The Hare | Hare Tavern Public House, 505 Cambridge Heath Road | 269 yd | |
| The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen | The Dove, 24-28 Broadway Market | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Po Chinese Takeaway | 73 Mare Street | 159 yd | |
| Casa Cannoli | 1st Floor, 45 Vyner Street | 198 yd | |
| Wing Avenue - Hackney | Unit 8 Regent Sudios 8 Andrews Road | 205 yd | |
| Monty and Co | C/O NTs Loft, Unit 207, Netil House, 1 Westgate St | 235 yd | |
| Treats Club | Unit 10, Netil House, 1-7 Westgate Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 447 yd | |
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 680 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 709 yd | |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 721 yd | |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 777 yd | |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 844 yd | |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 866 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 900 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 | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.