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About

Homerton is a residential ward in the northeast of the London Borough of Hackney, centred around Homerton High Street. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and post-war estates, alongside newer apartment developments. The main thoroughfare provides essential local shops and services. The ward is bordered by the River Lea and the Lee Navigation canal to the east, with the Hackney Marshes offering extensive open green space nearby.

The area includes the large Homerton University Hospital, a significant local employer. Public transport is anchored by Homerton railway station, providing Overground services. The local architecture includes the notable Sutton House, a rare surviving Tudor manor. Residential streets are generally quiet, with community focus on the Eastway Cycle Circuit and the nearby Lea Valley Park facilities for recreation.

Area overview

On average Homerton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 200 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 50.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Homerton is £62,814 per year. There are 7 schools in Homerton: 4 primary (3 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Homerton is home to around 13,884 people, with a population density of about 17,245.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
200
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Homerton Population
13,884
Population density
17,245.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.28(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.88(+104%)
Other theft
20.82(+82%)
Shoplifting
18.8(+88%)
Public order
17.5(+159%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,680
26.51%
African
2,558
18.43%
Other White
1,795
12.93%
Caribbean
1,252
9.02%
Other
984
7.09%
Total population: 13,882

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,362
48.36%
No qualifications
1,973
17.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,466
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
8.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
777
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 11,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,551
28.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,427
25.8%
Other social rented
1,196
21.62%
Owns with a mortgage
694
12.55%
Owns outright
375
6.78%
Total households: 5,532

Property prices in Homerton

Median price£492,500
Price per sq ft£688
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£394K – £626K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 (about £688 per square foot) in Homerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £1,450,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced10£1,189,500£972
Semi-Detached2£895,000£874
Flats68£448,000£643

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Homerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homerton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£385,000£765,000
2017£327,000£830,000
2018£408,500£957,000
2019£411,000£815,000
2020£445,000£687,000
2021£452,000£855,000
2022£440,500£937,778
2023£472,000£1,175,000
2024£437,500£625,000
2025£469,000£805,000
2026£445,500£1,377,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homerton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£685£747
2017£630£830
2018£669£782
2019£608£673
2020£645£945
2021£690£868
2022£722£827
2023£694£895
2024£669£809
2025£700£756
2026£718£1,069
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Homerton 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Homerton ward.

Local councillors

Anna Lynch

Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Robert Chapman

Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Zoe Holman

Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Homerton

Is Homerton safe?

Homerton records about 200 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?

The median sale price in Homerton is £492,500 (about £688 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Homerton?

Homerton has 4 primary schools (3 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 3 secondary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Homerton?

Homerton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Homerton sits around rank 6,341 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?

The average household income in Homerton is around £62,814 per year, and 50% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Homerton?

Homerton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Anna Lynch (Labour Party), Robert Chapman (Labour Party) and Zoe Holman (Green Party).

All postcodesin Homerton

E96LY

Chatham Place

E96HS

Digby Road

E96DY

Staveley Close

E58HL

Clarence Mews

E96BT

Homerton High Street

E96BP

Homerton High Street

E96AB

Mackintosh Lane

E96EG

Urswick Road

E96QJ

Frampton Park Road

E96FL

Berger Road

E58HU

Clapton Square

E96SQ

Collent Street

E96NQ

Belsham Street

E58HN

Clarence Place

E58HW

Clapton Square

E96FS

Cresset Road

E96RL

Retreat Place

E96EH

Sutton Place

E96FB

Chatham Place

E96ER

College Close

E96RZ

Brickfield Close

E96LA

Morning Lane

E96NB

Lyme Grove

E96FA

Belsham Street

E96SW

Mead Place

E96LQ

Homerton

E96HQ

Berger Road

E96DJ

St Barnabas Terrace

E96BL

Homerton High Street

E96LE

Morning Lane

E96RD

Milborne Street

E96RU

Woodbine Terrace

E96SE

Cresset Road

E96RG

Well Street

E96BQ

Milborne Street

E96EX

Churchill Walk

E96HP

Daley Street

E96EN

Tresham Walk

E58HB

Clarence Road

E96RT

Homerton Terrace

E96RS

Stevens Avenue

E96EP

Coniston Walk

E96JP

Homerton High Street

E96ES

Dean Close

E96PZ

Brenthouse Road

E58HY

Clarence Place

E96FY

Homerton High Street

E96NN

Paragon Road

E96QH

Darnley Road

E96AJ

Homerton High Street

E96EA

Homerton Row

E96RW

Retreat Place

E96LH

Morning Lane

E96SR

Brooksby's Walk

E96NU

Valette Street

E96AR

Homerton High Street

E96FU

Homerton High Street

E96AG

Barnabas Road

E96QG

Brenthouse Road

E96HJ

Anderson Road

E96FQ

Paragon Road

E95SE

Barnabas Road

E96SP

Homerton

E96LG

Shoreditch High Street

E96JH

Rosina Street

E96PG

Trelawney Estate

E96RX

Stevens Avenue

E96LU

Chatham Place

E96QF

Brenthouse Road

E96SD

Cresset Road

E96RJ

Retreat Place

E96RE

Brooksbank Street

E96HX

Digby Road

E96LL

Chatham Place

E96AL

Homerton High Street

E96EL

Rowe Lane

E96QA

Frampton Park Road

E96AW

Homerton High Street

E96SJ

Cresset Road

E96RH

Retreat Place

E96EJ

St John'S Church Road

E96HF

Morning Lane

E96DP

Homerton High Street

E96HU

Berger Road

E96AP

Homerton High Street

E96PT

St Thomas'S Square

E96SN

Mead Place

E96LT

Ram Place

E96NG

Belsham Street

E96NX

Valette Street

E96HT

Berger Road

E96LB

Morning Lane

E96DL

Brooksby's Walk

E96JN

Fenn Street

E96FG

Berger Road

E50PQ

Lower Clapton Road

E96FJ

Chatham Place

E96EW

Knights Close

E96JQ

Homerton High Street

E96HB

Anderson Road