Paston Close is in London and in Hackney district. E5 0BU is located in the King's Park 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 Paston Close, London, E5 0BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 0BZ, E5 0BX, E5 0DJ, E5 0DA, E5 0DL, E5 0AQ, E5 0AR, E5 0AG, E5 0AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E5 0BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 E5 0BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 35.4% | 56.4% | 21.0% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 20.1% | -15.9% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.2% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 40% | 40% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 18.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 27.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 36% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 15.2% | 2.2% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 13% | 18.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 17.3% |
| Other Black | 10.4% | 3.8% | -6.6% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 37.8% | 39.9% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 56.6% 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% | 56.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 14.6% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 8% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.2% | 8% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 56.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 28.8% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.2% | 4.7% | -27.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paston Close was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the King's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paston Close has the lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in King's Park and the 27th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Paston Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2005-01-17 | £590,917 |
| 6 Paston Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2003-03-10 | £342,332 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville Primary School Oswald Street , Hackney E5 0BT | 4out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Primary School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0LE | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Junior School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0EY | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Infants' School Rushmore Road , E5 0EY | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,952 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lennox Lewis College Theydon Road , Mount Pleasant Hill E5 9NA | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Coffee | 145 Chatsworth Road | 313 yd | |
| yakisa sushi | 164 chatsworth road | 321 yd | |
| Chatsworth Food hub | Clapton Park Methodist Church, 99 Chatsworth rd. | 432 yd | |
| Chatsworth Youth Club | 99 Chatworth Rd, London E5 0LH | 432 yd | |
| E5 Square Cafe | 193 Rushmore Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Of Wales | Princess Of Wales Public House, 146 Lea Bridge Road | 385 yd | |
| Nodoby Asked Me | Basement And Ground Floor Front, 88 Chatsworth Road | 528 yd | |
| The Elderfield | 57 Elderfield Road | 638 yd | |
| Biddle Brothers | 88 Lower Clapton Road | 969 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | The Windsor Castle, 135 Lower Clapton Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La fournelle ltd. | 103 Elderfield road | 479 yd | |
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 10 Gilpin Road | 488 yd | |
| Burger Hatch | 74 Chatsworth Road | 528 yd | |
| Too Sweet London Ltd | 63 Chatsworth Road | 646 yd | |
| People's Choice | 51c Chatsworth Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21-23 Chatsworth Road | 757 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 924 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Lee Valley Ice Centre LEA BRIDGE ROAD | ice rinks | 629 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| The Waterworks Nature Reserve & Golf Centre (Closed) Lamas Road | golf | 877 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.