Chelmer Road is in London and in Hackney district. E9 6AY is located in the King's Park 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 Chelmer Road, London, E9 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 6DR, E9 6AD, E9 6AF, E9 6DB, E9 6DA, E9 6DH, E5 0LR, E9 6DE, E5 0LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E9 6AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 6AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 62.5% | 66.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 25.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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% | 64.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 23.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6AY this area, 9.1% 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 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.1% | 64.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 1.8% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 4.8% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 65.6% | 62.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 62.9% | 64.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 13.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 64.6% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 18% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 5.4% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 2.5% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelmer Road was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Homerton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chelmer Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in Homerton and the 190th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Chelmer Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2025-08-14 | £1,087,401 |
| 3B Chelmer Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-08-01 | £810,782 |
| 17 Chelmer Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £841,000 | 2024-05-20 | £846,852 |
| 5 Chelmer Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2023-06-30 | £1,428,197 |
| 7 Chelmer Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,297,320 | 2023-04-03 | £1,357,629 |
E9 6AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,384 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 | 3,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daubeney Infant School Daubeney Road , Clapton E5 0EG | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Primary School Daubeney Road , Clapton E5 0EG | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Junior School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0EY | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Infants' School Rushmore Road , E5 0EY | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmore Primary School Elderfield Road , Hackney E5 0LE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,734 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 | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 971 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohba Leaf Hackney | 64-66 Brooksby’s Walk, Homerton, London | 64 yd | |
| Crystal Cafe | 48b, 48 Brooksbys Walk | 107 yd | |
| Chats organic | 2 Chatsworth Road | 109 yd | |
| 46b Espresso Hut | UNIT B, 46 BROOKSBYS WALK | 117 yd | |
| Chats Palace Arts Centre | 42-44 Brooksby's Walk | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chats Palace | Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksbys Walk | 135 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd) | 224 Homerton High Street | 316 yd | |
| The Adam & Eve | The Adam And Eve, 155 Homerton High Street | 316 yd | |
| Nodoby Asked Me | Basement And Ground Floor Front, 88 Chatsworth Road | 410 yd | |
| The Elderfield | 57 Elderfield Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Food Ltd | 12e Chatsworth Road | 205 yd | |
| Rasui Indian Kitchen | 6 Chatsworth Road | 205 yd | |
| Too Sweet London Ltd | 63 Chatsworth Road | 316 yd | |
| People's Choice | 51c Chatsworth Road | 316 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 13 Chatsworth Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21-23 Chatsworth Road | 204 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 476 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 933 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 580 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 626 yd | |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 930 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 | 94.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.