Holcroft Road is in London and in Hackney district. E9 7BA is located in the Victoria 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 Holcroft Road, London, E9 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 7AU, E9 7AY, E9 7EY, E9 7EZ, E9 7AT, E9 7NU, E9 7BY, E9 7SX, E9 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E9 7BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 48.4% | 57% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 23.7% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 53.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 25.5% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 26.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 44.4% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% 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 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 53.7% | 45% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 63.5% | 65% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 5.1% | -5.3% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 64.8% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 28% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.6% | 0.9% | -29.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holcroft Road was 137.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Hackney Wick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holcroft Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Hackney Wick and the 293rd highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Holcroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £858,000 | 2023-11-14 | £798,941 |
| 19 Holcroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2020-11-26 | £837,108 |
| 34 Holcroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,250 | 2007-02-02 | £874,727 |
| 30 Holcroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2006-08-15 | £876,085 |
| 32 Holcroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £300,000 | 2003-05-13 | £1,051,079 |
E9 7BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
E9 7BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,665 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 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,460 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 | 4out of 4 | 73 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School Kingshold Road , E9 7JF | 3out of 4 | 142 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morningside Primary School Chatham Place , Hackney E9 6LL | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Primary School Anderson Road , Hackney E9 6HB | 3out of 4 | 693 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 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,890 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 | 2,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,082 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering at Orchard Primary School | Holcroft Road | 31 yd | |
| Everyday Sunshine | 187 well street | 309 yd | |
| Well Street Cafe Ltd | 203 Well Street | 324 yd | |
| Frampton Park Baptist Church | Frampton Park Baptist Church | 360 yd | |
| Pophams Bakery | 110A Lauriston Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | The Albion, 36 Lauriston Road | 64 yd | |
| The Hemingway Pub | The Hemmingway, 84 Victoria Park Road | 398 yd | |
| The Lauriston Pub | 162 Victoria Park Road | 412 yd | |
| The Hawke | 233-235 Victoria Park Road | 426 yd | |
| Village Tap | 235 Victoria Park Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Fish Bar | 195 Well Street | 324 yd | |
| Blu Jay Off Licence | 207 Well Street | 325 yd | |
| Well Street Fried Chicken Limited | 197 Well Street | 331 yd | |
| Romeo's Pizza | 209 Well Street | 356 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 166 Victoria Park Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 324 yd | |
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 430 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 828 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 884 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 458 yd | |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 746 yd | |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 969 yd |
| London Fields LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS PARK LONDON FIELDS WEST SIDE | tennis courts | 999 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.