Wick Road is in London and in Hackney district. E9 5DQ is located in the Hackney Wick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wick Road, London, E9 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 5ES, E9 5EY, E9 5DX, E9 5DG, E9 5AH, E9 5SU, E9 5SX, E9 5DN, E9 5EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E9 5DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 48.7% | 47.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 E9 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 61.4% | 60.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 28.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 56.7% | 54.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 30% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 19.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 45.2% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 0% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 59.1% | 53% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 68.3% | 70.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 7.1% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 70.8% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 20.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 4.1% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wick Road was 55.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wick Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-30 | £306,349 |
| 290 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2017-06-30 | £140,402 |
| 300 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-03-27 | £176,740 |
| 294 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-03-06 | £170,849 |
| 300 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2012-07-10 | £177,263 |
E9 5DQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E9 5DQ 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 | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Junior School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Infant School Ballance Road , Homerton E9 5SR | - not rated | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Junior School Anderson Road , E9 6HB | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 618 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba island | 265 wick road | 86 yd | |
| Bear Juices | 251 Wick Road | 122 yd | |
| The Homerton spice | 247 wick road | 134 yd | |
| MIHAOS HALAL KITCHEN | 247 Wick Road | 134 yd | |
| Bubble and Sushi | 247 wick road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger | The Tiger Public House, Wick Road | 346 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 103 Wick Road | 559 yd | |
| The Prince Edward | The Prince Edward, 97 Wick Road | 599 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd) | 224 Homerton High Street | 697 yd | |
| The Adam & Eve | The Adam And Eve, 155 Homerton High Street | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Fisheries | 245 Wick Road | 105 yd | |
| Mighty Munch | 263 Wick Road | 105 yd | |
| Hackney Garden | 357a Wick Road | 184 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 Kenworthy Road | 300 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 32a Eastway | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 941 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 982 yd | |
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 1,057 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 1,066 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.