Median Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 0PN is located in the Lea Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Median Road, London, E5 0PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 0LY, E5 0LZ, E5 0PJ, E5 0PU, E5 0NL, E5 0RL, E5 0PL, E5 0EX, E5 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 0PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 53.1% | 54.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 0PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 59.8% | 60.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 26.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 55.4% | 62.1% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 26.5% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 10.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.1% | 65.4% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 10.1% | 0% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 55.2% | 61.5% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 65.9% | 66.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 66.9% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 23.1% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 2.3% | -21.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Median Road was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Median Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 256th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Median Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,335,000 | 2025-01-10 | £1,344,289 |
| Flat A 93 Median Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-09-11 | £411,434 |
| 95 Median Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2020-07-17 | £1,313,537 |
| 76 Median Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,300 | 2019-08-14 | £1,302,603 |
| 74 Median Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2019-04-26 | £1,224,505 |
E5 0PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
E5 0PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E5 0PN 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 | 160 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,091 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 | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,520 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 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Infants' School Rushmore Road , E5 0EY | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Primary School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0LE | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Infant School Elmcroft Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 360 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 | 270 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 748 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 | 932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,632 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 | 4,026 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 | 3,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,431 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 | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 838 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 1,013 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 | 164 yd | |
| Full Joy Seafood Natural Restaurant | 80 Lower Clapton Road | 218 yd | |
| Le Merlin | Ground Floor, 78 Lower Clapton Road | 218 yd | |
| Lele's | 50 Lower Clapton Road | 218 yd | |
| RWB DRINKS LTD | 463 Andre Street | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddle Brothers | 88 Lower Clapton Road | 240 yd | |
| The Elderfield | 57 Elderfield Road | 242 yd | |
| Nodoby Asked Me | Basement And Ground Floor Front, 88 Chatsworth Road | 395 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | The Windsor Castle, 135 Lower Clapton Road | 476 yd | |
| Bizim Mekan Social Club | 130 Clarence Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Bowls | 68 Lower Clapton Road | 225 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza (Hackney) | 71 Lower Clapton Road | 248 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 105 Lower Clapton Road | 248 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Lower Clapton Road | 248 yd | |
| Golden States Chinese Take-away | 67 Lower Clapton Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21-23 Chatsworth Road | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 452 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 598 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 702 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 318 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 530 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 787 yd | |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,057 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.