Median Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 0PJ is located in the Lea Bridge 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 Median Road, London, E5 0PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 0LZ, E5 0LY, E5 0PL, E5 0PN, E5 0LQ, E5 0LL, E9 6ES, E5 0NL, E9 6EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 0PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 53.2% | 55.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 E5 0PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.5% 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 | 66.8% | 68.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 30.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 19.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 46% | 51.9% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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.
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 60%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 5.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 60% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 26.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 43% | 51.8% | 8.8% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 63.9% | 61.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 61.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 20.9% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 2.7% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Median Road was 149.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Median Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 279th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53A Median Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2025-08-08 | £851,750 |
| 63 Median Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £991,002 | 2023-11-30 | £959,737 |
| 61 Median Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-05-26 | £1,034,729 |
| Flat A 77 Median Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2022-11-03 | £422,955 |
| Flat A 77 Median Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-02-27 | £395,897 |
E5 0PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,994 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 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmore Junior School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0EY | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Infants' School Rushmore Road , E5 0EY | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Hackney 32 St Johns Church Road , Hackney E9 6EJ | - not rated | 394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Primary School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0LE | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 464 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 | 375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,349 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 | 604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 924 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 1,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanni's Bakery | 22 Median Road | 129 yd | |
| The Mokapot House | 48 Lower Clapton Road | 210 yd | |
| CAKE BOX HACKNEY LTD T/A EGGFREE CAKE BOX | 99 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 258 yd | |
| WAFFLE AND MORE | 101 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 260 yd | |
| Le Merlin | Ground Floor, 78 Lower Clapton Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elderfield | 57 Elderfield Road | 252 yd | |
| Biddle Brothers | 88 Lower Clapton Road | 311 yd | |
| Nodoby Asked Me | Basement And Ground Floor Front, 88 Chatsworth Road | 400 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | The Crown, 418 Mare Street | 529 yd | |
| Chats Palace | Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksbys Walk | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloroso Pizza (Hackney) | 71 Lower Clapton Road | 266 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 105 Lower Clapton Road | 266 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Lower Clapton Road | 266 yd | |
| Golden States Chinese Take-away | 67 Lower Clapton Road | 266 yd | |
| Three Bowls | 68 Lower Clapton Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21-23 Chatsworth Road | 340 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 551 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 595 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 596 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 684 yd | |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.