Wick Road is in London and in Hackney district. E9 5ES 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 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wick Road, London, E9 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 5DQ, E9 5DG, E9 5SU, E9 5EY, E9 5SX, E9 5AH, E9 5DX, E9 5TL, E9 5TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E9 5ES 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 5ES, 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 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wick Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 66th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 33 275 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-10-03 | £95,737 |
| Flat 22 275 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-04-29 | £166,960 |
| Flat 31 275 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,375 | 2019-12-04 | £112,051 |
| Flat 24 275 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,400 | 2019-09-27 | £124,589 |
| Flat 33 275 Wick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2018-04-24 | £98,201 |
E9 5ES 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 5ES 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 | 522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Primary School Anderson Road , Hackney E9 6HB | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Primary School Daubeney Road , Clapton E5 0EG | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Kingsmead Way , E9 5PP | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,476 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 261 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 54 yd | |
| Bear Juices | 251 Wick Road | 87 yd | |
| The Homerton spice | 247 wick road | 98 yd | |
| MIHAOS HALAL KITCHEN | 247 Wick Road | 98 yd | |
| Bubble and Sushi | 247 wick road | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger | The Tiger Public House, Wick Road | 324 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 103 Wick Road | 538 yd | |
| The Prince Edward | The Prince Edward, 97 Wick Road | 578 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd) | 224 Homerton High Street | 642 yd | |
| The Adam & Eve | The Adam And Eve, 155 Homerton High Street | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Fisheries | 245 Wick Road | 71 yd | |
| Mighty Munch | 263 Wick Road | 71 yd | |
| Hackney Garden | 357a Wick Road | 206 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 Kenworthy Road | 244 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 32a Eastway | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 903 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 369 yd |
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 853 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 952 yd | |
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 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.