Northwold Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8RL 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 Northwold Road, London, E5 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8BN, E5 8RJ, E5 8RB, E5 8RQ, E5 8SL, E5 8SB, E5 8RD, E5 8RE, E5 8SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E5 8RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 61.1% | 56.4% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 30.7% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 48.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 38% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 11.9% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 9.3% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 62.3% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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 | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 55.2% | 52.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 66% 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% | 66% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 65.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 22.4% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 3.2% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwold Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cazenove average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 100 Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-12-06 | £504,566 |
| 141 Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-09-02 | £468,385 |
| 139 Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-03-30 | £558,884 |
| Flat 88 Northwold Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-04-05 | £343,174 |
| 147 Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2017-11-03 | £567,642 |
E5 8RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 157 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Other | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,321 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 | 3,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | 3out of 4 | 92 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Filey Avenue , N16 6NR | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School 75 Cazenove Road , Stoke Newington N16 6PD | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Kenninghall Road , E5 8BS | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benthal Primary School Benthal Road , Hackney N16 7AU | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmud Torah Yetev Lev 111-115 Cazenove Road , N16 6AX | - not rated | 348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Tayyibah Girls' School 88 Filey Avenue , Stamford Hill N16 6JJ | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Cazenove Road , London N16 6PA | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 2 yd | |
| RAYS PIZZA | 92 Northwold Road | 14 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign Public House | The Royal Sovereign, 64 Northwold Road | 56 yd | |
| Tony's cuisines | 105b upper Clapton road | 256 yd | |
| Wu Chinese Cuisine | Including 95a, 95 Upper Clapton Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 429 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 449 yd | |
| Nightingale Senior Citizens Social & Lunchean Club | 19 Olympus Square | 673 yd | |
| The Axe | The Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road | 736 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming | 98 Northwold Road | 2 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 92 Northwold Road | 2 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 92 Northwold Road | 14 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 20 yd | |
| Fisherman's Inn | 91a Upper Clapton Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 279 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 855 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 897 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 907 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 585 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,045 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 82.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.