Gunton Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 9JT is located in the Lea Bridge 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 Gunton Road, London, E5 9JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 9PT, E5 9JW, E5 9JN, E5 9PZ, E5 9PJ, E5 9NU, E5 9PR, E5 9NJ, E5 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 9JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 53.3% | 55.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 44.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 9JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 51.7% | 58.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 33.3% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.2% | 56.7% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 27.6% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 11.2% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 48.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 16.6% | 5.5% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.7% 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 | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 16.4% | 44.6% | 28.2% | 3.1% | 41.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 39.2% | 20.7% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -60.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 51.9% | 55.9% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 6.2% | -12.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 23.2% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.4% | 55.9% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 29.9% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 1.6% | -9.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 7.7% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 16% | 46.2% | -30.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 39.3% | 1.7% | 37.6% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunton Road was 249.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.4% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gunton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 131st highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Gunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,265,000 | 2025-02-03 | £1,252,634 |
| 19 Gunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2025-01-20 | £1,510,437 |
| 93 Gunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2024-08-02 | £858,305 |
| 37 Gunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,426,000 | 2024-01-22 | £1,457,657 |
| 61 Gunton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2023-01-17 | £967,415 |
E5 9JT area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 178 |
| Unemployed | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,704 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 | 3,660 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 | 3,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold Primary School Detmold Road , Clapton E5 9NL | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell School Ferron Road , E5 8DN | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Hill Primary School Mount Pleasant Lane , E5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Kenninghall Road , E5 8BS | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 1,600 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 | 325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,496 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 | 3,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,479 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 | 3,201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lennox Lewis College Theydon Road , Mount Pleasant Hill E5 9NA | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBA NAKNIK | 1 Detmold Road | 159 yd | |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd | Comberton Children's Centre, 10 Comberton Road | 162 yd | |
| Clapton Kebab House | 2 Southwold Road | 169 yd | |
| Clapton expres | 5_6 upper clapton road | 191 yd | |
| Tram Store | The Tram Depot, 38-40 Upper Clapton Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 169 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 608 yd | |
| Princess Of Wales | Princess Of Wales Public House, 146 Lea Bridge Road | 647 yd | |
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 693 yd | |
| Ye Olde Pub Company Ltd | 181 Clarence Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Jerk Hut | 114 Upper Clapton Road | 293 yd | |
| Vesuvio Pizza | 29 Lea Bridge Road | 344 yd | |
| Fisherman's Inn | 91a Upper Clapton Road | 416 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 91b Upper Clapton Road | 416 yd | |
| Humble Meal | Unit 4, 14 Grosvenor Way | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 416 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 508 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Lee Valley Ice Centre LEA BRIDGE ROAD | ice rinks | 798 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.