Lyme Grove is in London and in Hackney district. E9 6PX 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 Lyme Grove, London, E9 6PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 6FF, E9 6QA, E9 7PJ, E9 6QG, E9 6PT, E9 6PU, E9 6QJ, E9 7PH, E9 7PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E9 6PX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 57.6% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 42.4% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 6PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 60.7% | 52.9% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 31% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 44.4% | 58.4% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 28.3% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.1% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 19.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 7.3% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 40.8% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.8% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 25.7% | 10.0% | 2.5% | 23.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 18.8% | 2.7% | -16.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 25.6% | 31.3% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 55.6% | 60.8% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 6.8% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 55% | 61.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 28.7% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 2.6% | -26.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyme Grove was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lyme Grove has the 21st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 245th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 9 Shakespeare House Lyme Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-06-30 | £556,545 |
| 61 Lyme Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-05-22 | £860,431 |
| Flat 17 Shakespeare House Lyme Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-10-12 | £404,435 |
| 59 Lyme Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2021-02-26 | £1,133,148 |
| Flat 8 Shakespeare House Lyme Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-04-16 | £264,529 |
E9 6PX 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,906 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 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary School Holcroft Road , Hackney E9 7BB | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School Kingshold Road , E9 7JF | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morningside Primary School Chatham Place , Hackney E9 6LL | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rams Episcopal Church of England Primary School Mehetabel Road , Hackney E9 6DU | - not rated | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Free and Parochial Infant School Mehetabel Road , E9 6DU | - not rated | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,588 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 300 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 849 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Christian School 59-61 Vyner Street , Off Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DQ | - not rated | 1,017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCKG Hackney Foodbank | 20 BRENTHOUSE ROAD | 64 yd | |
| Frampton Park Baptist Church | Frampton Park Baptist Church | 103 yd | |
| Ding Tea Hackney | 206A Mare Street | 156 yd | |
| La Esquina | 249B Mare Street | 189 yd | |
| Pizza Triangle | 257 Mare Street | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Hackney | 255 Mare Street | 194 yd | |
| The Baxters Court | Baxter Court, 282 Mare Street | 245 yd | |
| General Browning Club | Hackney Trades Hall, 83 Valette Street | 354 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, 20 Morning Lane | 372 yd | |
| Old Ship Hackney | The Old Ship, 2 Sylvester Path | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Royal London House, 222 Mare Street | 185 yd | |
| Jijigo | 1 Well Street | 342 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 13 Well Street | 362 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 18 Morning Lane | 369 yd | |
| Market Fish Bar | 195 Well Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 263 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 394 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 495 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 599 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 611 yd |
| London Fields Lido LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS SWIMMING POOL LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 679 yd | |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 784 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 910 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 172.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.