Hillstowe Street is in London and in Hackney district. E5 9QY 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 Hillstowe Street, London, E5 9QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 9RB, E5 9QT, E5 9QX, E5 9SD, E5 9UB, E5 9QG, E5 9QQ, E5 9RZ, E5 9PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 9QY is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 46% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 54% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 9QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.4% 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 | 61.5% | 71.4% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 15.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 | 50.3% | 53% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 14% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 47.9% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.5% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.4% 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 | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 16% | 12.4% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 16% | 17.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 16.4% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 32% | 40.4% | 8.4% | 81.4% | -41.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 67.3% | 65.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 65.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 20.2% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 4.2% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillstowe Street was 310.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.0% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hillstowe Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 92nd highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Hillstowe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2022-06-16 | £836,718 |
| 7 Hillstowe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £704,000 | 2021-06-29 | £752,685 |
| 2D Hillstowe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-03-05 | £592,368 |
| 21 Hillstowe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £732,000 | 2019-02-20 | £849,783 |
| 13A Hillstowe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £699,995 | 2017-10-12 | £758,393 |
The percentage of student residents living in E5 9QY 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,889 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 | 3,908 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 | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Community School Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Primary School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0LE | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School Oswald Street , Hackney E5 0BT | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Hill Primary School Harrington Hill , Mount Pleasant Lane E5 9EY | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,873 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 | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,753 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 1,059 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Coffee | 145 Chatsworth Road | 454 yd | |
| yakisa sushi | 164 chatsworth road | 528 yd | |
| AMBA NAKNIK | 1 Detmold Road | 603 yd | |
| Chatsworth Food hub | Clapton Park Methodist Church, 99 Chatsworth rd. | 660 yd | |
| Chatsworth Youth Club | 99 Chatworth Rd, London E5 0LH | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Of Wales | Princess Of Wales Public House, 146 Lea Bridge Road | 43 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 775 yd | |
| Nodoby Asked Me | Basement And Ground Floor Front, 88 Chatsworth Road | 810 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 865 yd | |
| The Elderfield | 57 Elderfield Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesuvio Pizza | 29 Lea Bridge Road | 631 yd | |
| La fournelle ltd. | 103 Elderfield road | 675 yd | |
| Humble Meal | Unit 4, 14 Grosvenor Way | 738 yd | |
| Burger Hatch | 74 Chatsworth Road | 808 yd | |
| Dom's Place | 199 Lower Clapton Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 884 yd | |
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Co-op | 21-23 Chatsworth Road | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 246 yd |
| Lee Valley Ice Centre LEA BRIDGE ROAD | ice rinks | 369 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| The Waterworks Nature Reserve & Golf Centre (Closed) Lamas Road | golf | 944 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.