East Road is in London and in Hackney district. N1 6DG is located in the Hoxton West 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 East Road, London, N1 6DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 6BZ, N1 6DW, N1 7RE, N1 6AH, N1 7SP, N1 6DS, N1 6DF, N1 6AW, N1 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 6DG is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 45.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 59.2% | 54.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 N1 6DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 71.3% | 71% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 15.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 11.6% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 57.9% | 67.9% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 19.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 23.8% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around N1 6DG this area, 4% 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 73.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60% | 73.1% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 39.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 5.1% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 50.3% | 59.9% | 9.6% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 47.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 21.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 5.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 13% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 13.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 6.7% | 0.2% | 6.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Road was 202.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
East Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hoxton East & Shoreditch and the 185th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 14 Ian Bowater Court East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-06-16 | £499,116 |
| Flat 12 Ian Bowater Court East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-03-08 | £534,418 |
| Flat 2 Ian Bowater Court East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2011-08-15 | £517,167 |
| Flat 1 Ian Bowater Court East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2007-07-13 | £545,200 |
| Flat 3 Ian Bowater Court East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2007-04-27 | £605,822 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 6DG 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,086 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 | 5,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 832 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Jesus Church | 57-63 East Road | 46 yd | |
| RAW&WILD LTD. | International House, 64 Nile Street | 84 yd | |
| 42 Coffee Junction | Including 3 Vestry Street, 42 Provost Street | 86 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri (Hoxton) | 73 Nile Street London | 110 yd | |
| 27 Zeugma Kitchen Limited | 73 Nile Street | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Arthur | Prince Arthur Public House, 49 Brunswick Place | 196 yd | |
| George & Vulture | The George And Vulture, 63 Pitfield Street | 253 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 258 yd | |
| Canvas Bar | The Nelsons Retreat, 1 Vince Street | 312 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italiano Pizza | 59 Nile Street | 118 yd | |
| Atis | Unit 3, Provost & East Building, 145 City Road | 155 yd | |
| Snack Monster | 2 Pickwick House, 20 Ebenezer Street | 198 yd | |
| Itsu Ltd | 161 City Road | 209 yd | |
| Jamming Delight Ltd | 25 Vince Court | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 209 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 448 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 471 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 210 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 420 yd | |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 596 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 642 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.