Rothbury Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E9 5HA is located in the Bow East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rothbury Road, London, E9 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 5NW, E9 5EP, E9 5SZ, E9 5HJ, E9 5LH, E9 5DW, E9 5EN, E9 5NP, E9 5FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E9 5HA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 42.1% | 47.4% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 57.9% | 52.6% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% 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 | 80% | 71.2% | -8.8% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 22.9% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 58.5% | 60.3% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 29.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 E9 5HA this area, 9.2% 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 70%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.5% | 70% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 36.2% |
| Other | 14.2% | 3.4% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 13.5% | 22.9% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 21.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 68.4% | 60.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 64.9% | 62.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 62.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 16.7% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 17.5% | 46.2% | -28.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothbury Road was 335.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.7% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rothbury Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 113th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Rothbury Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2023-01-12 | £2,606,800 |
| 25 - 37 Rothbury Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-07-06 | £1,089,441 |
| The Metalworks, 13 Rothbury Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,600,000 | 2020-02-06 | £3,990,307 |
| 55 Rothbury Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2019-02-01 | £3,929,727 |
| 22 Rothbury Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,672,500 | 2018-12-01 | £1,563,734 |
E9 5HA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
E9 5HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Junior School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Infant School Ballance Road , Homerton E9 5SR | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 913 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,126 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,106 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Umber Brasserie and Deli | 2 Hepscott Road | 50 yd | |
| White Post Cafe | Block 4 At Rear Of 92, White Post Lane | 96 yd | |
| Refill Therapy Ltd | Unit 1, 61 Wallis Road | 113 yd | |
| KraPow! | Hepscott Road | 117 yd | |
| KraPow! | Lord Napier, Hepscott Road | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurk Ltd, HWK Ltd | Unit 8, 29 White Post Lane | 119 yd | |
| Howling Hops | Unit 9a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 202 yd | |
| Grow Hackney | Right Hand Side Unit 4, 98 Wallis Road | 270 yd | |
| Number 90 Ltd | 90 Wallis Road | 270 yd | |
| Beer Merchants Tap | 99 Wallis Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddworks | Unit 3-4, Hamlet Industrial Estate, 96 White Post Lane | 96 yd | |
| Kyr Kitchen | Unit 3-4, Hamlet Industrial Estate, 96 White Post Lane | 96 yd | |
| Burger And Chop | Unit 8a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 180 yd | |
| The Hogless Roast | Unit 8a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 180 yd | |
| Kottu House LND Ltd | Unit 9a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 202 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 576 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.