Belsham Street is in London and in Hackney district. E9 6FA is located in the Homerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 2015-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belsham Street, London, E9 6FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 6FJ, E9 6LX, E9 6LU, E9 6NG, E9 6NN, E9 6PQ, E9 6PH, E9 6PE, E9 6LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E9 6FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% 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 | 61.7% | 66.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 23.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 49.3% | 62.9% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 25.4% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6FA this area, 9.2% 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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 9.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 3.1% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 70.4% | 25.7% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 9.6% | 1.2% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 56.6% | 59.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 63.9% | 57% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 57.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 18.7% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 10.3% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 3.7% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belsham Street was 132.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Belsham Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hackney Central and the 298th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 Julius Seal House, 1A Belsham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-10-16 | £548,544 |
| Flat 6 Julius Seal House, 1A Belsham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-10-10 | £609,494 |
| Flat 12 Julius Seal House, 1A Belsham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-11-30 | £523,472 |
| Flat 1 Julius Seal House, 1A Belsham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-10-07 | £535,000 |
| Flat 5 Julius Seal House, 1A Belsham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2022-03-30 | £726,071 |
E9 6FA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 219 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,267 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 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Primary School Chatham Place , Hackney E9 6LL | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Hackney 32 St Johns Church Road , Hackney E9 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Primary School Anderson Road , Hackney E9 6HB | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Holcroft Road , Hackney E9 7BB | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,208 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 | 3,157 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drinks Drop | 29a Chatham Place Textile Building Unit 3 | 34 yd | |
| Browniegod | Unit 5A, 2A Belsham Street, LONDON, E9 6NG | 36 yd | |
| Shaka’s Guyanese Food | 280 Trelawney Estate, Paragon Road | 75 yd | |
| Brew for Two | 101 Morning Lane | 200 yd | |
| Tomi's Kitchen Restaurant Limited | 6 Morning Lane | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of Wellington | 90 Morning Lane | 164 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, 20 Morning Lane | 209 yd | |
| Every Cloud | 11 Morning Lane | 217 yd | |
| General Browning Club | Hackney Trades Hall, 83 Valette Street | 254 yd | |
| Hackney Church Brewery Co | 17 Bohemia Place | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 18 Morning Lane | 210 yd | |
| New Noodle Bar | 9 Morning Lane | 217 yd | |
| Peloton Pizza | 179 Morning Lane | 289 yd | |
| KFC | 311 Mare Street | 336 yd | |
| Blu Jay Off Licence | 207 Well Street | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 217 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 346 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 407 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 479 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 372 yd | |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 437 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 843 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 864 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.