Ickburgh Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8AF is located in the Hackney Downs 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 Ickburgh Road, London, E5 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8AD, E5 8AJ, E5 8AL, E5 8AB, E5 8SG, E5 8AG, E5 8AH, E5 8AE, E5 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 8AF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 56.2% | 9.6% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 43.8% | -9.6% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 8AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 61.9% | 63.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 26.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89%) 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 | 49.1% | 60.8% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 28.2% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 7.1% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around E5 8AF this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 64.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 64.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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 | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 2.9% | -5.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 55.8% | 61.1% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 59.8% | 61.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 6.8% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 61.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 21.6% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.6% | -18.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ickburgh Road was 105.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Hackney Downs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ickburgh Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hackney Downs and the 221st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57A Ickburgh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £766,500 | 2025-09-23 | £711,908 |
| 67 Ickburgh Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2025-03-31 | £1,792,920 |
| 7 Ickburgh Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2025-03-21 | £1,568,805 |
| Flat A 37 Ickburgh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-10-30 | £604,897 |
| 1D Ickburgh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-10-07 | £680,509 |
E5 8AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,043 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 | 3,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Kenninghall Road , E5 8BS | - not rated | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Junior School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Infants' School Northwold Road , E5 8RN | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,723 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 | 3,593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 594 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 611 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suezette's Home Nursery | Flat 5 104 Nightingale Road | 155 yd | |
| Upper Clapton Cafe | 25 Upper Clapton Road | 178 yd | |
| Clapton Kebab House | 2 Southwold Road | 238 yd | |
| Ability North ondon | 80 Nightingale Road | 240 yd | |
| Clapton expres | 5_6 upper clapton road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 224 yd | |
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 317 yd | |
| Nightingale Senior Citizens Social & Lunchean Club | 19 Olympus Square | 480 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 573 yd | |
| Ye Olde Pub Company Ltd | 181 Clarence Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 3 Kenninghall Road | 278 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 286 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 92 Northwold Road | 292 yd | |
| Ming | 98 Northwold Road | 302 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 92 Northwold Road | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 784 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 836 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 1,043 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 882 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 950 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.