St Marks Gate Hackney, Tower Hamlets
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (E9), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22701143.
13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 6). 21 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 51% to 98% of premises. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 460 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 30 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 21.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 11 to 14 m above sea level. 6 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Ruston Street Clinic, about 390 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km. About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 132 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often theft from the person.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (11); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1); Maisonette, not recorded (1). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (10); rented (social) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Tower Hamlets in 2026-27: Band D £1,838 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,225 | £1,429 | £1,634 | £1,838 | £2,246 | £2,655 | £3,063 | £3,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Victoria Park. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 17 at medium risk and 23 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E9 5HT | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| E9 5HP | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 17 / 21 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 11 m and 14 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 5HP | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| E9 5HT | 100% | 51% | 51% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hackney Wick 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m |
| Homerton 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km | |
| Stratford International 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Pudding Mill Lane DLR Station | 1.2 km |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 1.4 km | |
| Stratford International DLR Station | 1.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 46 within 800 m; nearest Wick Lane Old Ford | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 6.1 km |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 3.8 km |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Car Parking Near London Stadium | 480 m |
| EV charging points | 34 within 1.6 km; nearest ubitricity | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.9 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ruston Street Clinic | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Parnell Chemist | 640 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 640 m |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 1.7 km |
| Police station | Bow Road Police Station | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 480 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Victoria Park 87 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 12 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 860 m² | 850 m |
| Allotments | Pudding Mill Allotments 9,730 m² | 1.4 km |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 96 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parnell Road Bridge, a scheduled monument, 190 m south-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parnell Road Bridge | Scheduled monument | 190 m south-west |
| Parnell Road Bridge at Tq 367 840 | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m south-west |
| Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane | Scheduled monument | 600 m south-west |
| Three Colts Bridge at Tq 364837 | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m south-west |
| Church of St Mary of Eton With St Augustine | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m north |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 720 m west |
| Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m west |
| Bonner Hall Bridge, Regent's Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km south-west |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km south-west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 4.8 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 21.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 41 |
6 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 540 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 690 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m | No published inspection |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Bobby Moore Academy | All-through | 4–19 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chisenhale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Olga Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lauriston School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Malmesbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori on the Park Kitchen E9 5HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| The Hub Cafe E9 5HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Parkside Pour E3 2LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Jodrell News E3 2LA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Unlock E3 2EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Son4sazon E3 2NF | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Bakery 4 Limited E3 2NR | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Dinner At San's E9 5HD | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Welcome Co-op E3 2NR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| I Am Nut OK E9 5HD | Importers/Exporters | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Taste Invader E3 2TF | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| MEplace E9 5NW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Tuck Shop E3 2PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Taylor Wimpey - Georges Food Truck E9 5HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| INIS@ The Trampery E3 2XT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ollerton Green (33); On or near St Marks Gate (26); On or near Remus Road (26); On or near Jodrell Road (20); On or near Parking Area (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Bakery 4 Limited (manufacturers/packers, E3 2NR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings HWK Coffee and Bar (pub/bar/nightclub, E9 5EN) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Crate Bar & Pizzeria (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E9 5EN) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cadogan Terrace · Monkwood Way · Wansbeck Road · Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach · Ollerton Green · Jodrell Road · Connection Mews · Remus Road · Parnell Road · Victoria Park Industrial Centre · Hampstead Walk · Locton Green
All the streets in E9 and across Tower Hamlets.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.