Urswick Road is in London and in Hackney district. E9 6EG 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 Urswick Road, London, E9 6EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 6EE, E9 6EJ, E9 6EQ, E9 6EF, E9 6EL, E9 6DW, E9 6EH, E5 0PD, E9 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E9 6EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 6EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 52% | 68.8% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 17.9% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87%) 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 | 54.1% | 59.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 27.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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.
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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 61.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 19.3% | 9% | -10.3% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 11.2% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 50.8% | 56.1% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 61.3% | 61.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 7.5% | -7.3% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 61.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 20.4% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 9.7% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Urswick Road was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.1% lower than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Urswick Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 16th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 3 Hall Place, 5 - 7 Urswick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-28 | £595,385 |
| Flat 1 Hall Place, 5 - 7 Urswick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £502,000 | 2025-03-26 | £478,213 |
| 17 Urswick Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,260,000 | 2021-09-22 | £1,289,273 |
| Flat 8 Hall Place, 5 - 7 Urswick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-06-17 | £587,303 |
| Flat B 15 Urswick Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-12-17 | £374,415 |
E9 6EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 6EG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,706 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 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Hackney 32 St Johns Church Road , Hackney E9 6EJ | - not rated | 103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Free and Parochial Junior School Isabella Road , E9 6DX | - not rated | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rams Episcopal Church of England Primary School Mehetabel Road , Hackney E9 6DU | - not rated | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Free and Parochial Infant School Mehetabel Road , E9 6DU | - not rated | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,831 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 | 3,260 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 738 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Is for Nursery | 5 Defoe Road | 23 yd | |
| Olive School Hackney | 32 St John's Church Road | 86 yd | |
| &organic ltd | 45-47 lower Clapton road | 164 yd | |
| Brick Place Cafe | Sutton House, 2-4 Homerton High Street | 164 yd | |
| A Slice of Blue | 43 Lower Clapton Road | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wishing Well | The Crown, 418 Mare Street | 245 yd | |
| The Duke Of Wellington | 90 Morning Lane | 359 yd | |
| Every Cloud | 11 Morning Lane | 359 yd | |
| Hackney Church Brewery Co | 17 Bohemia Place | 362 yd | |
| Biddle Brothers | 88 Lower Clapton Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulluoglu Patisserie | 63 Lower Clapton Road | 181 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza (Hackney) | 71 Lower Clapton Road | 291 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 105 Lower Clapton Road | 291 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Lower Clapton Road | 291 yd | |
| Golden States Chinese Take-away | 67 Lower Clapton Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 350 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 359 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 383 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 396 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 235 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 497 yd | |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 914 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 | 86.2% |
| 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 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.