Northwold Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 9BT 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 9BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8RA, E5 8GH, E5 9BS, E5 8TA, E5 8SZ, E5 8SJ, E5 8BB, E5 8AE, E5 9JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 9BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents 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 | 54.9% | 55.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 9BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 56.9% | 64.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 20.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 55.4% | 58.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 26.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 15.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 56.4% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 11.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 11.1% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 44.1% | 48.3% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 65.3% | 60.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 13% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 60.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 30.2% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 4% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwold 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 15 Whitwell House Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-04-12 | £405,889 |
| Flat 2 Whitwell House Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-01-28 | £425,451 |
| Flat 15 Whitwell House Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-23 | £413,719 |
| Flat 2 Whitwell House Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2014-05-01 | £346,952 |
| Flat 9 Whitwell House Northwold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2011-10-26 | £362,317 |
E5 9BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9BT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E5 9BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,891 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 | 3,570 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 | 3,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,747 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 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Junior School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Infants' School Northwold Road , E5 8RN | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Detmold Road , Clapton E5 9NL | 4out of 4 | 456 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 | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,449 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 | 435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,535 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 | 3,504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,297 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 | 245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Yetev Lev 111-115 Cazenove Road , N16 6AX | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodo Pizza | 126 Upper Clapton Road | 136 yd | |
| Mosaic Cafe | 118 Upper Clapton Road | 136 yd | |
| NEW FAVOURRITE | 116 upper Clapton Road | 141 yd | |
| Wu Chinese Cuisine | Including 95a, 95 Upper Clapton Road | 147 yd | |
| Clapton Cafe Ltd | 79 Upper Clapton Road | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 236 yd | |
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 483 yd | |
| Nightingale Senior Citizens Social & Lunchean Club | 19 Olympus Square | 675 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 742 yd | |
| The Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope, 15 High Hill Ferry | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Jerk Hut | 114 Upper Clapton Road | 136 yd | |
| Fisherman's Inn | 91a Upper Clapton Road | 156 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 91b Upper Clapton Road | 156 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 208 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 92 Northwold Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 156 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 702 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 947 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 787 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.