Queensdown Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8NN 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 Queensdown Road, London, E5 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8NW, E5 8NR, E5 8NS, E5 8NT, E5 8EE, E5 8EF, E5 8DY, E5 8JE, E5 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E5 8NN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 65.5% | 65.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 25.1% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 54.8% | 58.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 33.2% | 7.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 6.3% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8NN this area, 6.3% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 6.3% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 73.9% | 25.8% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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 | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 6% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 3.6% | -7.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 51.2% | 67.5% | 16.3% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 70.4% | 68.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 2.4% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 69.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 14.6% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 1.6% | -16.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensdown Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hackney Downs average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 13 Queensdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £456,300 | 2025-11-03 | £430,430 |
| Flat 6 2 Queensdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £662,000 | 2025-06-06 | £651,203 |
| 29A Queensdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £647,500 | 2025-03-05 | £616,819 |
| Basement Flat 1 2 Queensdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-02-19 | £492,054 |
| Basement Flat 2 2 Queensdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-09-19 | £601,321 |
E5 8NN 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 8NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,823 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 | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Tiger Way , Hackney E5 8NA | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell School Ferron Road , E5 8DN | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Infant School Elmcroft Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Community School Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 924 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 | 629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 252 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 583 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Testament Church of God | New Testament Church Of God, Cricketfield Road | 89 yd | |
| UCHI | 140-144 Clarence Road | 169 yd | |
| Clapton Table | 159 Lower Clapton Road | 247 yd | |
| My Neighbours The Dumplings | 165 Lower Clapton Road | 247 yd | |
| Daku | 26 downs road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizim Mekan Social Club | 130 Clarence Road | 168 yd | |
| International Social Club | 132 Clarence Road | 168 yd | |
| Ye Olde Pub Company Ltd | 181 Clarence Road | 232 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | The Windsor Castle, 135 Lower Clapton Road | 247 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Burger | 176 Clarence Road | 168 yd | |
| Chestersway Chicken | 179 Lower Clapton Road | 247 yd | |
| Dom's Place | 199 Lower Clapton Road | 343 yd | |
| The Mermaid Fish Bar | 189 Lower Clapton Road | 343 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 233 Lower Clapton Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 308 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 491 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 730 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 755 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 970 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 1,059 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| 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 | 115.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.