Harrington Hill is in London and in Hackney district. E5 9HJ is located in the Springfield 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 Harrington Hill, London, E5 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 9EX, E5 9HH, E5 9HB, E5 9ES, E5 9HD, E5 9EY, E5 9HA, E5 9EG, E5 9HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 9HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.2% | 54.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 9HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 26.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 54.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 17.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 16.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.6% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.1% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.5% 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 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 16.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 13.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 39.8% | 39.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -41.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 55.3% | 56.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 4.4% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.6% | 55.9% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 31.8% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 2.5% | -10.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 1.6% | -26.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrington Hill was 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrington Hill has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 97th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 13 Leaside House Harrington Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-04-18 | £262,916 |
| Flat 4 Leaside House Harrington Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2005-08-03 | £370,235 |
The percentage of student residents living in E5 9HJ 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 27 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,184 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 | 3,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Hill Primary School Mount Pleasant Lane , E5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Detmold Road , Clapton E5 9NL | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Filey Avenue , N16 6NR | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldhill Community School Oldhill Street , N16 6LR | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,101 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 | 2,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,777 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 | 2,840 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Lewis College Theydon Road , Mount Pleasant Hill E5 9NA | - not rated | 398 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tayyibah Girls' School 88 Filey Avenue , Stamford Hill N16 6JJ | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPs Kitcheb | 15 high hill ferry | 106 yd | |
| Sparks Cafe | Springfield Park, Springfield | 214 yd | |
| Y&C Wholesale Ltd | 11 Grosvenor Way | 354 yd | |
| Springfield Park Cafe | Springfield House, Springfield Park, Springfield | 424 yd | |
| Springfield Park Cafe | Springfield House, Springfield Park, Springfield | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope, 15 High Hill Ferry | 153 yd | |
| Hackney Rugby Football Club | Spring Hill Sports Ground, Spring Hill | 715 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 864 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 871 yd | |
| Princess Of Wales | Princess Of Wales Public House, 146 Lea Bridge Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Meal | Unit 4, 14 Grosvenor Way | 326 yd | |
| Fisherman's Inn | 91a Upper Clapton Road | 661 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 91b Upper Clapton Road | 661 yd | |
| Kingston Jerk Hut | 114 Upper Clapton Road | 686 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 374 yd |
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Lee Valley Ice Centre LEA BRIDGE ROAD | ice rinks | 915 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 920 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.