Buxhall Crescent is in London and in Hackney district. E9 5JZ 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buxhall Crescent, London, E9 5JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 5JU, E9 5JA, E9 5GZ, E9 5HQ, E9 5HE, E9 5HG, E9 5JG, E9 5HN, E9 5HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E9 5JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 62.4% | 64.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 24% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.7% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 47.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.1% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.7% 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 | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.8% | 16.5% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 15.5% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 37.5% | 36.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -44.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 68.9% | 69.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 69.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 21% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 1.8% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buxhall Crescent was 160.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% lower than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buxhall Crescent has the 31st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 252nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Buxhall Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-12-19 | £334,935 |
| 111 Buxhall Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-09-25 | £523,167 |
| 90 Buxhall Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2025-06-25 | £454,957 |
| 97 Buxhall Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2025-01-17 | £430,509 |
| 114 Buxhall Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £476,765 | 2024-12-18 | £461,926 |
E9 5JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
E9 5JZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 3,078 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 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Junior School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Infant School Ballance Road , Homerton E9 5SR | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,339 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 | 1,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,104 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 | 1,762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,001 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 | 508 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 865 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 1,884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habbot bar & lounge | 331 wick road London | 118 yd | |
| Scoffs Grill | 355-357 Wick Road | 122 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 32a Eastway London | 149 yd | |
| Vegan Velvet TA Thingy Cafe | 1 Trowbridge Road | 276 yd | |
| Pearl Coffee House & Bar | 11 Prince Edward Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger | The Tiger Public House, Wick Road | 558 yd | |
| Beer Merchants Tap | 99 Wallis Road | 563 yd | |
| Hurk Ltd, HWK Ltd | Unit 8, 29 White Post Lane | 586 yd | |
| Number 90 Ltd | 90 Wallis Road | 616 yd | |
| Grow Hackney | Right Hand Side Unit 4, 98 Wallis Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Garden | 357a Wick Road | 128 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 32a Eastway | 154 yd | |
| Wick Fisheries | 245 Wick Road | 311 yd | |
| Mighty Munch | 263 Wick Road | 311 yd | |
| Schnitzelland | Boulevard Events, 1a Trowbridge Road | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 490 yd |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 617 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Hackney Marshes Centre HACKNEY MARSHES HACKNEY MARSHES HOMERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 947 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.