Kemeys Street is in London and in Hackney district. E9 5RQ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kemeys Street, London, E9 5RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 5RE, E9 5TN, E9 5TD, E9 5TW, E9 5QQ, E9 5RJ, E9 5RX, E9 5RG, E9 5QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E9 5RQ is primarily male, with 61.1% of the population 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 | 43.5% | 38.9% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -12.1% |
| Male | 56.5% | 61.1% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 12.1% |
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 E9 5RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73% 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 | 51.3% | 73% | 21.7% | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 13.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -30.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 6.7% | -8.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 3.7% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 16.8% | 34.7% | 17.9% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 40.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 18.7% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 5.2% | -6.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 E9 5RQ this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.7% | 30.1% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 13.2% | 6.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 12% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 26.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% 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 | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 15.3% | 22.4% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.6% | 10.8% | -9.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 47.3% | 37.3% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 63.4% | 66.8% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 16% | 5.4% | -10.6% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 66.8% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 28% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.4% | 1% | -33.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 19.4% | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kemeys Street was 1010.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 465.8% higher than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kemeys Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 5th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 626.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 1 Kemeys Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-04-05 | £522,405 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 1 Kemeys Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-03-13 | £467,854 |
| Ground Floor Flat 1 Kemeys Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-10-10 | £461,994 |
| 15A Kemeys Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2003-02-03 | £672,473 |
| 15A Kemeys Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2002-09-05 | £390,783 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,370 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 | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Primary School Daubeney Road , Clapton E5 0EG | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Primary School Anderson Road , Hackney E9 6HB | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Kingsmead Way , E9 5PP | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,809 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 | 147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Group UK Ltd | John Howard Centre, 12 Kenworthy Road, East Londong | 135 yd | |
| ZINGO | 203 Homerton High Street | 162 yd | |
| La Mela | 25 Marsh Hill | 189 yd | |
| Ickburgh School | Kenworthy Road, Hackney, London | 199 yd | |
| Karamay Uyghur Cuisine | 151 Homerton High Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd) | 224 Homerton High Street | 291 yd | |
| The Adam & Eve | The Adam And Eve, 155 Homerton High Street | 291 yd | |
| Tiger | The Tiger Public House, Wick Road | 380 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 103 Wick Road | 489 yd | |
| Chats Palace | Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksbys Walk | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Flavors East | 35 Marsh Hill | 189 yd | |
| Rose Garden | 37 Marsh Hill | 189 yd | |
| Souvlakiland | 199 Homerton High Street | 194 yd | |
| Star Kebab & Pizza | 169 Homerton High Street | 197 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 Kenworthy Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 660 yd | |
| Co-op | 21-23 Chatsworth Road | 759 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 46 yd |
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 763 yd | |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 890 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Hackney Marshes Centre HACKNEY MARSHES HACKNEY MARSHES HOMERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,070 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.