East Road is in London and in Hackney district. N1 6FB 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 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Road, London, N1 6FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 6BF, N1 6AQ, N1 7QF, N1 6BH, N1 6JB, N1 6BL, N1 6ED, N1 6JE, N1 7QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 6FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.6% | 53.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 6FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.7% 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 | 87% | 84.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 46.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -35.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (96.2%) 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 | 63.2% | 65.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 30.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -10.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6FB this area, 2.1% 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 75.9% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 11% | 5.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 70.5% | 70% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 39.1% 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 | 46.8% | 39.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 27.4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.1% 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 | 44.9% | 39.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| 10+ Years | 32% | 11.1% | -20.9% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 14.3% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 26.4% | 20.0% | 1.9% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.1% | 76.7% | -29.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Road was 250.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Hoxton East & Shoreditch average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
East Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hoxton East & Shoreditch and the 130th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.
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 52 The Spectrum Buildings East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2025-03-05 | £590,622 |
| Flat 12 The Spectrum Buildings East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2019-10-14 | £713,698 |
| Flat 2 The Spectrum Buildings East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,300 | 2019-01-04 | £172,869 |
| Flat 25 The Spectrum Buildings East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2018-04-18 | £968,174 |
| Flat 9 The Spectrum Buildings East Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2017-11-24 | £678,594 |
N1 6FB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 6FB 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 | 234 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 68 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 38 |
| Education | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,682 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 | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 518 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 882 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,221 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 | 4,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 181 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metropolitan Theatre School Trinity Centre , Bletchley Street N1 7QG | - not rated | 424 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tako | Ground Floor, 100 East Road | 67 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri (Hoxton) | 73 Nile Street London | 146 yd | |
| 27 Zeugma Kitchen Limited | 73 Nile Street | 146 yd | |
| Bombay Corner | 73 Nile Street, London | 146 yd | |
| ONE METER SHAWARMA LIMITED | 73 nile street | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 36 New North Road | 199 yd | |
| George & Vulture | The George And Vulture, 63 Pitfield Street | 225 yd | |
| Prince Arthur | Prince Arthur Public House, 49 Brunswick Place | 322 yd | |
| Lion and the Lamb | The Lion And Lamb, 46 Fanshaw Street | 350 yd | |
| Chicago Deep Dish Ltd | 1 Hoxton Square | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italiano Pizza | 59 Nile Street | 179 yd | |
| JOE & ZA CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 101 Murray Grove | 225 yd | |
| Yaari | 86 Murray Grove | 273 yd | |
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 276 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 3 Cropley Street | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 382 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 646 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 678 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 237 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 557 yd | |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 645 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 1.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 244.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.