Narford Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8RD 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 Narford Road, London, E5 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8SQ, E5 8RQ, E5 8SG, E5 8BN, E5 8RL, E5 8AL, E5 8AN, N16 7RP, E5 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E5 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50.7% | 47% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 8RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 66.5% | 64.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 28.5% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 51% | 58.2% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 28.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around E5 8RD this area, 8.6% 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 69.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 8.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 69.4% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 35.6% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.1% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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 | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 13% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 3.5% | -4.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 60.1% | 61.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 61.5% | 53.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 19.7% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 11.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 53.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 21% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 5.6% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Narford Road was 223.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 201.8% higher than the Cazenove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Narford Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Cazenove and the 152nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Narford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2025-07-30 | £469,614 |
| 6 Narford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,263,000 | 2025-03-21 | £1,258,032 |
| 14 Narford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2019-11-22 | £1,646,693 |
| 94 Narford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2019-01-24 | £270,541 |
| 58 Narford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2018-06-15 | £1,167,957 |
E5 8RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Education | 32 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,130 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 | 3,389 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 | 3,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Junior School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Infants' School Northwold Road , E5 8RN | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Kenninghall Road , E5 8BS | - not rated | 362 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,254 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 | 533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,862 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 | 3,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,726 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Clockhouse Primary School 149 Stamford Hill , N16 5LG | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Yetev Lev 111-115 Cazenove Road , N16 6AX | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Mesifta Talmudical College 82-84 Cazenove Road , N16 6AB | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikigai Sushi | 94a Northwold Road | 115 yd | |
| RAYS PIZZA | 92 Northwold Road | 117 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign Public House | The Royal Sovereign, 64 Northwold Road | 119 yd | |
| Wu Chinese Cuisine | Including 95a, 95 Upper Clapton Road | 347 yd | |
| Tony's cuisines | 105b upper Clapton road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 315 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 433 yd | |
| Nightingale Senior Citizens Social & Lunchean Club | 19 Olympus Square | 561 yd | |
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 736 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming | 98 Northwold Road | 115 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 92 Northwold Road | 115 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 92 Northwold Road | 117 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 118 yd | |
| Fisherman's Inn | 91a Upper Clapton Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 356 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 828 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 862 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 942 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.