Well Street is in London and in Hackney district. E9 6QU 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 Well Street, London, E9 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 6RF, E9 6RD, E9 6BQ, E9 6SG, E9 6BF, E9 6SQ, E9 6SY, E9 6QY, E9 6FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E9 6QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 54% | 59.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 24.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 48% | 59.1% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 28.2% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 18.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 47% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.6% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 19.1% | 31.4% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 28.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 47.4% | 39% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 58.9% | 63.5% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 63.2% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 25% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 4.2% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 2.5% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Well Street was 131.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Well Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217A Well Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2025-11-24 | £580,132 |
| 197 Well Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2024-07-12 | £9,536 |
| Flat 1 177 Well Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-06-28 | £175,887 |
| Flat 5 177 Well Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-04-29 | £423,246 |
| 183B Well Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-01-15 | £708,683 |
The percentage of student residents living in E9 6QU 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,916 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 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Junior School Anderson Road , E9 6HB | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Infant School Anderson Road , E9 6HB | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Primary School Anderson Road , Hackney E9 6HB | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morningside Primary School Chatham Place , Hackney E9 6LL | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 647 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 | 594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,457 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 | 2,708 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,156 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 | 3,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,482 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 165 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 458 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Street Cafe Ltd | 203 Well Street | 1 yd | |
| Everyday Sunshine | 187 well street | 14 yd | |
| Loafing | 221 Well Street | 82 yd | |
| Paulie's | 192 Well Street | 100 yd | |
| Ling Ling's | 235 well street | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gun Public House | The Gun, 235 Well Street | 158 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 36 Lauriston Road | 260 yd | |
| The Kenton | The Kenton Arms, 38 Kenton Road | 293 yd | |
| The Duke Of Wellington | 90 Morning Lane | 488 yd | |
| The Prince Edward | The Prince Edward, 97 Wick Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Fish Bar | 195 Well Street | 2 yd | |
| Blu Jay Off Licence | 207 Well Street | 2 yd | |
| Well Street Fried Chicken Limited | 197 Well Street | 16 yd | |
| Romeo's Pizza | 209 Well Street | 41 yd | |
| Sun On Chinese Take Away | 222 Well Street | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 2 yd | |
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 562 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 567 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 426 yd | |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 701 yd | |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Ickburgh School KENWORTHY ROAD | tennis courts | 994 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 | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.