Riverside Close is in London and in Hackney district. E5 9SU 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 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Close, London, E5 9SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 9ST, E5 9RW, E5 9RR, E5 9RP, E5 9SS, E5 9RQ, E5 9RE, E5 9GX, E5 9SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E5 9SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.9% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 56.8% | 69.5% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 20.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 54.3% | 60.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 30% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E5 9SU this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 67.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 67.9% | 22.8% | 33.8% | 34.1% |
| Other | 15.2% | 1.4% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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 | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 65.3% | 65.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 56.4% | 61.3% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 20.2% | 20.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 61.4% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 21.2% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 10.4% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 5.5% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 1.6% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Lea Bridge 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Riverside Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-12-12 | £315,518 |
| 216 Riverside Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-11-21 | £377,322 |
| 197 Riverside Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-12-19 | £276,130 |
| 222 Riverside Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-08-16 | £364,680 |
| 203 Riverside Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-01-21 | £304,584 |
E5 9SU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 213 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,086 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 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,021 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 | 4,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Hill Primary School Mount Pleasant Lane , E5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Infant School Elmcroft Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Community School Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH | 3out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 1,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Free schools | 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 | 339 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Tayyibah Girls' School 88 Filey Avenue , Stamford Hill N16 6JJ | - not rated | 1,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y&C Wholesale Ltd | 11 Grosvenor Way | 343 yd | |
| AMBA NAKNIK | 1 Detmold Road | 518 yd | |
| JPs Kitcheb | 15 high hill ferry | 576 yd | |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd | Comberton Children's Centre, 10 Comberton Road | 669 yd | |
| Clapton Kebab House | 2 Southwold Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Of Wales | Princess Of Wales Public House, 146 Lea Bridge Road | 446 yd | |
| The Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope, 15 High Hill Ferry | 525 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | The Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Meal | Unit 4, 14 Grosvenor Way | 371 yd | |
| Kingston Jerk Hut | 114 Upper Clapton Road | 794 yd | |
| Vesuvio Pizza | 29 Lea Bridge Road | 865 yd | |
| Fisherman's Inn | 91a Upper Clapton Road | 872 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 91b Upper Clapton Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 17 Urban Hive, Theydon Road | 285 yd | |
| Tesco | 87 Upper Clapton Road | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Valley Ice Centre LEA BRIDGE ROAD | ice rinks | 261 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 951 yd | |
| The Waterworks Nature Reserve & Golf Centre (Closed) Lamas Road | golf | 967 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.