Barnabas Road is in London and in Hackney district. E9 5SB is located in the Homerton 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 Barnabas Road, London, E9 5SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 6AB, E9 6AE, E9 5SA, E9 6AP, E9 6AR, E9 6AW, E9 6FG, E9 6AJ, E9 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E9 5SB is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 47.7% | 44.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 55.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 5SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 58.6% | 65.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 19% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 50.8% | 55.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 4.8% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 15.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 51.4% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 0.7% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 18.6% | 9.7% | -8.9% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 37.6% | 47.9% | 10.3% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 11.5% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 9.9% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 65.8% | 69.3% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 14.4% | 7.2% | -7.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 69.3% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 22.3% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 1.2% | -7.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 0.6% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnabas Road was 883.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 394.8% higher than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barnabas Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 11th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 313.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% 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 2 16 Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2021-06-23 | £245,045 |
| 4 Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2019-03-07 | £930,785 |
| 6 Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2018-10-31 | £889,549 |
| Flat 2 12 Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2017-08-31 | £226,847 |
| 2 Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2017-02-10 | £1,041,953 |
E9 5SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E9 5SB 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 | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger Primary School Anderson Road , Hackney E9 6HB | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morningside Primary School Chatham Place , Hackney E9 6LL | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Hackney 32 St Johns Church Road , Hackney E9 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 334 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 | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,916 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,094 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 | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,883 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 | 515 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch | Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane | 25 yd | |
| Simona Ilincariu | Hatch Homerton, 8 Mackintosh Lane | 45 yd | |
| Barber shop | Unit 3 Mackintosh Lane | 61 yd | |
| The cafe | 35 Barnabas road | 116 yd | |
| ARC Club | Unit B, 72-76 Digby Road | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd) | 224 Homerton High Street | 203 yd | |
| The Adam & Eve | The Adam And Eve, 155 Homerton High Street | 203 yd | |
| The Prince Edward | The Prince Edward, 97 Wick Road | 280 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 103 Wick Road | 289 yd | |
| Chats Palace | Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksbys Walk | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Takeaway | 33 Barnabas Road | 112 yd | |
| Star Kebab & Pizza | 169 Homerton High Street | 309 yd | |
| Souvlakiland | 199 Homerton High Street | 313 yd | |
| Marinara Woodfire Oven Pizzeria | 228 Morning Lane | 401 yd | |
| Swift Caribbean Delights | Basement And Ground Floor, 27 Homerton High Street | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 235 yd | |
| Co-op | 21-23 Chatsworth Road | 580 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 668 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 778 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 337 yd | |
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 480 yd |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 836 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 29.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.4% |
| 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.