Area Information for Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB

Southwold Road in Hackney is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Lea Bridge ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This page combines information for the address Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for E5 9PB.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Hackney
Ward Lea Bridge
Constituency Hackney North and Stoke Newington * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 123 property sales in Southwold Road, E5 9PB since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Lea Bridge), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 158 crimes were reported within half a mile of E5 9PB.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB:

Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9ET
Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PH
Harry Zeital Way, Hackney, London, E5 9RN
Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9DT
Radley Square, Dudlington Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PN
Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9DL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about E5 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 123 property sales in Southwold Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Southwold Road, Hackney, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 165
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 183
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southwold Road, Hackney, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 53% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 21
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 13
Rented: Other Social 84
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 54
Rent Free 0
Total 183

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 55
Two People 69
Three People 29
Four People 13
Five People 8
Six People 4
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 181

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Southwold Road, Hackney, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 55
Family Household 111
Other Household 16
Total 182

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 87
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 36
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 182

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 200
Female 225
Total 425

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 26
10-14 25
15-19 21
20-24 25
25-29 50
30-34 78
35-39 55
40-44 28
45-49 26
50-54 19
55-59 21
60-64 14
65-69 3
70-74 2
75-79 2
80-84 3
85+ 2
Total 422

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of E5 9PB there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 53% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 225
Married 88
Separated 9
Divorced 21
Widowed 7
Total 350

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 215
Good 137
Fair 47
Bad 19
Very Bad 8
Total 426

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 173
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 28
Total 347

Ethnic Group Embed This

Southwold Road, Hackney, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 42% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 180
Mixed Ethnicity 25
Indian 14
Pakistani 9
Bangladeshi 20
Chinese 3
Other Asian 14
Black African 52
Black Caribbean 43
Other Black/African/Caribbean 17
Arab 6
Other 44
Total 427

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Southwold Road, Hackney, London), 59% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 251
European Union 48
Rest of Europe 42
Africa 33
Middle East and Asia 29
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 20
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 424

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 251
10+ Years 104
5-10 Years 48
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 426

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E5 9PB.

Passport(s) Held
None 9
United Kingdom 332
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 40
Rest of Europe 16
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 9
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 5
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 146
Christian 119
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 2
Muslim 100
Sikh 8
Other Religion 16
Not Stated 31
Total 423

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 156
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 24
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 18
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 36
Retired 11
Looking After Home or Family 27
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 24
Other 8
Total 349

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 58
Associate Professional Occupations 62
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 228

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 68
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 78
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 32
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 48
Full-time Student 32
Total 348

Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB is within the Lea Bridge policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 158 crimes were reported within half a mile of E5 9PB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 158 crimes committed near Southwold Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Lea Bridge
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Hackney. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E5 9PB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest railway station is Clapton, approximately 630 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Clapton 630 yards
Lea Bridge 0.7 miles
Rectory Road 0.9 miles
Stoke Newington 1 mile
Hackney Downs 1.1 miles
Hackney Central 1.1 miles
Homerton 1.2 miles
St James Street (Walthamstow) 1.4 miles
Stamford Hill 1.4 miles
Dalston Kingsland 1.5 miles
London Fields 1.6 miles
South Tottenham 1.6 miles
Blackhorse Road 1.6 miles
Hackney Wick 1.7 miles
Walthamstow Queen's Road 1.7 miles
Dalston Junction 1.7 miles
Seven Sisters 1.8 miles
Tottenham Hale 1.8 miles
Leyton Midland Road 1.9 miles
Walthamstow Central 1.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest Overground station is Clapton, approximately 630 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest is Southwold Primary School, approximately 360 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Southwold Primary School 360 yards October 2019
    
Harrington Hill Primary School 650 yards November 2023
    
Millfields Community School half a mile December 2017
    
Al-Falah Primary School 0.5 miles  
Rushmore Primary School 0.5 miles June 2017
    
Mandeville Primary School 0.6 miles February 2024
    
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles January 2016
    
Northwold Primary School 0.6 miles December 2024
Nightingale Primary School 0.7 miles June 2023
    
Jubilee Primary School 0.8 miles June 2022
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest is Clapton Girls' Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Clapton Girls' Academy 0.6 miles May 2024
    
The Boxing Academy AP Free School 0.8 miles February 2020
    
Mossbourne Community Academy 0.9 miles September 2021
    
The City Academy, Hackney 1 mile March 2023
    
Lammas School 1 mile September 2023
    
Cardinal Pole Catholic School 1.1 miles January 2017
    
Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School 1.1 miles May 2024
    
Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 1.2 miles September 2022
    
Kelmscott School 1.2 miles May 2016
    
The Excelsior Academy 1.2 miles February 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest is THE CLAPTON SURGERY, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest is Ardent Smile, approximately 740 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ardent Smile 740 yards
Trinity Dental Care 0.7 miles
Clapton Dental Surgery 0.7 miles
Kumar S. Sehgal 0.8 miles
Abney Dental 1 mile
Dental Surgery 1 mile
Dental Care 1 mile
Odontica Dental Clinic 1.1 miles
Stoke Newington Dental Practice 1.1 miles
Davidoff Dental Surgery 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest is Homerton University Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Southwold Road, Hackney, London, E5 9PB. The nearest is Egbentu Site Services trading as Clapton Opticians, approximately 630 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in E5 9PB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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