Cricketfield Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8NT 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 Cricketfield Road, London, E5 8NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8DD, E5 8EE, E5 8NR, E5 8NS, E5 8DS, E5 8NN, E5 8DY, E5 8DB, E5 8TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E5 8NT 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 8NT, 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 8NT 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 Cricketfield 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 7 Hambledon House Cricketfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-07-08 | £452,733 |
| Flat 5 Hambledon House Cricketfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-08-26 | £435,643 |
| Flat 5 Hambledon House Cricketfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £441,500 | 2019-08-07 | £436,962 |
| Flat 1 Hambledon House Cricketfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2018-10-17 | £376,781 |
| Flat 7 Hambledon House Cricketfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2017-04-07 | £439,701 |
E5 8NT 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 8NT 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 | 1,995 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 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,511 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 | 91 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell School Ferron Road , E5 8DN | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Kenninghall Road , E5 8BS | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benthal Primary School Benthal Road , Hackney N16 7AU | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Community School Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,354 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 | 477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,279 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 | 3,735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,125 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 449 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 100 yd | |
| Daku | 26 downs road | 137 yd | |
| Venecia | 26 Downs Road | 138 yd | |
| My Neighbours The Dumplings | 165 Lower Clapton Road | 165 yd | |
| Clapton Table | 159 Lower Clapton Road | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Pub Company Ltd | 181 Clarence Road | 110 yd | |
| Bizim Mekan Social Club | 130 Clarence Road | 129 yd | |
| International Social Club | 132 Clarence Road | 129 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | The Windsor Castle, 135 Lower Clapton Road | 165 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Burger | 176 Clarence Road | 129 yd | |
| Chestersway Chicken | 179 Lower Clapton Road | 165 yd | |
| Dom's Place | 199 Lower Clapton Road | 217 yd | |
| The Mermaid Fish Bar | 189 Lower Clapton Road | 217 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 233 Lower Clapton Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 219 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 590 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 826 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 880 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.