Penshurst Road is in London and in Hackney district. E9 7DT 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 Penshurst Road, London, E9 7DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E9 7DR, E9 7EB, E9 7ED, E9 7EA, E9 7DY, E9 7DU, E9 7DX, E9 7EE, E9 7DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E9 7DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.5% | 53.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 7DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 54.4% | 49.5% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 37% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 61.7% | 68.5% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 20.1% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 19.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -14.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 67.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88% | 82.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 76% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penshurst Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hackney Wick average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £977,500 | 2025-09-12 | £907,880 |
| 44 Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,975,000 | 2025-08-22 | £1,883,875 |
| 59A Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2024-05-16 | £827,143 |
| 48A Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-02-05 | £646,599 |
| 51 Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2023-11-29 | £1,646,367 |
E9 7DT 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.
E9 7DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Holcroft Road , Hackney E9 7BB | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School Kingshold Road , E9 7JF | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Junior School Anderson Road , E9 6HB | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berger Infant School Anderson Road , E9 6HB | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 81 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 950 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 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,157 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 | 2,229 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 438 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Christian School 59-61 Vyner Street , Off Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DQ | - not rated | 1,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcone | 176 Victoria Park Road | 164 yd | |
| Fayre Share Ltd | 178 Victoria Park Road | 164 yd | |
| My Neighbours the Dumplings | 178 Victoria Park Road | 164 yd | |
| Lavang Spice | 231 Victoria Park Road | 164 yd | |
| Pophams Bakery | 110A Lauriston Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Tap | 235 Victoria Park Road | 175 yd | |
| The Hawke | 233-235 Victoria Park Road | 179 yd | |
| Peoples Park Tavern | 360 Victoria Park Road | 193 yd | |
| The Lauriston Pub | 162 Victoria Park Road | 277 yd | |
| Royal Inn on The Park | The Royal Inn On The Park, 111 Lauriston Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 166 Victoria Park Road | 164 yd | |
| Village Cream | 40 Morpeth Road | 393 yd | |
| Well Street Fried Chicken Limited | 197 Well Street | 580 yd | |
| Market Fish Bar | 195 Well Street | 585 yd | |
| Blu Jay Off Licence | 207 Well Street | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 180 Well Street | 585 yd | |
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 835 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Silanyo Apartments, 112 Homerton High Street | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 176 yd | |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Love Your Body Health Hub (Closed) 150-152 150-152 Cassland Road | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 907 yd | |
| Titan Fitness Centre Ltd 164-170 164-170 MARE STREET | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 966 yd | |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 79.4% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.