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Homerton South

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About

Homerton South sits in the London Borough of Hackney around Homerton High Street and Homerton Road. The area is mainly residential, a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post‑war council housing and newer apartment blocks. Homerton University Hospital is a major local employer and service hub on Homerton Grove, and the Overground line runs through the neighbourhood with Homerton station on the elevated viaduct above the high street. Small shops, bakeries, a market presence and a handful of community centres serve everyday needs, while schools and GP surgeries are concentrated along the main streets.

Street patterns are compact, with short terraces meeting broader thoroughfares and a few pocket parks and sports grounds tucked between estates. The Overground viaduct is a persistent part of the townscape and is visible from many side streets; it also gives direct rail links towards Highbury & Islington and Stratford. Regular bus routes cross the area, making journeys into other parts of Hackney and central London straightforward. Community groups run local events and play a role in maintaining allotment plots and youth provision.

Area overview

On average Homerton South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 59.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Homerton South is £58,764 per year. There are 6 schools in Homerton South: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Homerton South is home to around 11,883 people, with a population density of about 19,916.2 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
59.9%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Homerton South Population
11,883
Population density
19,916.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.78(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.59(-1%)
Public order
11.28(+67%)
Other theft
9.59(-16%)
Theft from the person
7.99(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,747
23.12%
African
2,723
22.92%
Other White
1,227
10.33%
Caribbean
1,142
9.61%
Other
871
7.33%
Total population: 11,883

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,864
42.18%
No qualifications
1,855
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,286
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
915
9.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 9,160

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,743
39.24%
Other social rented
999
22.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
16.12%
Owns with a mortgage
495
11.14%
Owns outright
254
5.72%
Total households: 4,442

Property prices in Homerton South

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£628
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £545K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £628 per square foot) in Homerton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,750 up to £1,392,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Homerton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£1,150,000£938
Semi-Detached1£990,000£—
Flats51£420,000£618

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Homerton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homerton South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£347,500£765,000
2017£340,000£920,000
2018£408,500£1,124,000
2019£395,000£827,500
2020£421,250£1,150,000
2021£425,000£840,000
2022£375,000£937,778
2023£397,500£1,175,000
2024£377,500£605,000
2025£425,000£850,000
2026£422,500£1,256,375
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homerton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homerton South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£536£747
2017£617£834
2018£659£756
2019£562£726
2020£583£965
2021£639£913
2022£608£1,008
2023£560£895
2024£586£725
2025£615£679
2026£707£1,052
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homerton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Homerton South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Homerton South

Is Homerton South safe?

Homerton South records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Homerton South?

The median sale price in Homerton South is £430,000 (about £628 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Homerton South?

Homerton South has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Homerton South?

Homerton South scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Homerton South sits around rank 4,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Homerton South?

The average household income in Homerton South is around £58,764 per year, and 60% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Homerton South

E96LB

Morning Lane

E96SQ

Collent Street

E96EH

Sutton Place

E50LU

Clifden Road

E96DP

Homerton High Street

E96BF

Mead Place

E96DY

Staveley Close

E97NT

Frampton Park Road

E96RH

Retreat Place

E96QJ

Frampton Park Road

E96NB

Lyme Grove

E96FF

Lyme Grove

E96EF

Waterloo Close

E96HQ

Berger Road

E96EZ

Barton Close

E95AD

Wick Road

E95SR

Ballance Road

E96JS

Furrow Lane

E95AY

Wick Road

E97NU

Well Street

E95AQ

Homerton

E96FG

Berger Road

E96FS

Cresset Road

E96QA

Frampton Park Road

E96NE

Frampton Park Road

E96AP

Homerton High Street

E96QU

Well Street

E96SJ

Cresset Road

E96BN

Homerton High Street

E96BW

Homerton High Street

E96HX

Digby Road

E96SH

Cresset Road

E96AR

Homerton High Street

E96RQ

Morning Lane

E96HH

Anderson Road

E96HS

Digby Road

E96HL

Anderson Road

E96BP

Homerton High Street

E95AZ

Hackney Wick

E96EP

Coniston Walk

E95BG

Bradstock Road

E96EA

Homerton Row

E96JN

Fenn Street

E96JA

Homerton High Street

E96HN

Anderson Road

E96SP

Homerton

E96LA

Morning Lane

E96PZ

Brenthouse Road

E96EQ

Sutton Square

E96AL

Homerton High Street

E96QF

Brenthouse Road

E96HR

Daley Street

E96FL

Berger Road

E96EY

Ambleside Close

E96AW

Homerton High Street

E96LU

Chatham Place

E96GL

Loddiges Road

E96QY

Elsdale Street

E96RN

Retreat Place

E95AN

Wick Road

E95SD

Barnabas Road

E96SN

Mead Place

E96EW

Knights Close

E96BL

Homerton High Street

E96BJ

Homerton High Street

E97NX

Frampton Park Road

E95AT

Hackney Wick

E96AG

Barnabas Road

E95DL

Bradstock Road

E96LD

Morning Lane

E96PP

Woolridge Way

E95AX

Hackney Wick

E95BT

Cassland Road

E96HA

Berger Road

E96LJ

Railway Arches

E96RW

Retreat Place

E96FH

Berger Road

E96FD

Ponsford Street

E96QL

Frampton Park Road

E96FY

Homerton High Street

E96JQ

Homerton High Street

E96AN

Homerton High Street

E95SE

Barnabas Road

E96QW

Elsdale Street

E95BU

Cassland Road

E96ET

Burnett Close

E96JZ

Morning Lane

E96HF

Morning Lane

E96PR

Woolridge Way

E96JJ

Shepherds Lane

E96FZ

Homerton High Street

E95BA

Kenton Road

E96SW

Mead Place

E96GA

Shepherds Lane

E96JP

Homerton High Street

E96RS

Stevens Avenue

E96PE

Chatham Place

E95AU

Wick Road

E95SF

Barnabas Road

E97PJ

Loddiges Road