Muston Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 9LH 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 Muston Road, London, E5 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 9DP, E5 9DR, E5 9HS, E5 9HR, E5 9LP, E5 9DD, E5 9DN, E5 9LJ, E5 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 9LH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 51.9% | 57.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 42.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 9LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 55.8% | 61% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 24.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.5% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 39.4% | 55.1% | 15.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 9.3% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 22.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 14.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 45.2% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.8% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 21.1% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 18.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 43% | 51.9% | 8.9% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 50.7% | 64.7% | 14.0% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.1% | 64.9% | 14.8% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 17.7% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 1.6% | -24.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 10.6% | 0.5% | 10.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Muston Road was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% higher than the Cazenove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Muston Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Cazenove and the 229th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Muston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £912,000 | 2020-03-12 | £1,019,294 |
| Flat 3 2 Muston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-11-29 | £478,884 |
| Flat 3 2 Muston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-04-28 | £473,873 |
| 11 Muston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2015-08-21 | £1,067,340 |
| 2 Muston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2015-03-13 | £1,049,141 |
E5 9LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E5 9LH 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,648 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 | 2,832 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 | 3,597 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 | 3,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,847 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 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Hill Primary School Mount Pleasant Lane , E5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Primary School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Junior School Northwold Road , Clapton E5 8RN | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwold Infants' School Northwold Road , E5 8RN | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,818 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 | 2,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,326 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 | 3,291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 386 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lennox Lewis College Theydon Road , Mount Pleasant Hill E5 9NA | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tayyibah Girls' School 88 Filey Avenue , Stamford Hill N16 6JJ | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIF FOOD CENTRE CLAPTON | 138 A UPPER CLAPTON ROAD E5 9JZ | 84 yd | |
| Accra Palace | 140a Upper Clapton Road | 90 yd | |
| Aroma cafe | 140b Upper Clapton Road | 91 yd | |
| Clapton Cafe Ltd | 79 Upper Clapton Road | 129 yd | |
| NEW FAVOURRITE | 116 upper Clapton Road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 362 yd | |
| The Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope, 15 High Hill Ferry | 599 yd | |
| The London Tavern | The London Tavern, 92 Rendlesham Road | 738 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 811 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman's Inn | 91a Upper Clapton Road | 129 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 91b Upper Clapton Road | 129 yd | |
| Kingston Jerk Hut | 114 Upper Clapton Road | 146 yd | |
| Seoul Samba | Basement And Ground Floor, 94 Northwold Road | 391 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 92 Northwold Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 129 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 833 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Lee Valley Ice Centre LEA BRIDGE ROAD | ice rinks | 986 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.