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About

Homerton is a residential ward in the London Borough of Hackney, located in the northeast of the borough. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, social housing estates, and modern developments. Homerton borders Hackney Marshes to the east, providing open green space, while the Homerton University Hospital serves as a key local facility.

The ward has good transport links, with Homerton Overground station connecting to central London. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and the Hackney Community College. The area has seen gradual regeneration, with new housing projects and improvements to public spaces. Homerton retains a strong sense of community, with cultural diversity reflected in its businesses and events.

Area overview

On average Homerton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Homerton is £49,922 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 area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
50.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Homerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Homerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats80£462,250
Terraced7£625,000

10 years median price trend in Homerton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homerton.

All postcodes in Homerton

E96QG

Brenthouse Road

E96RZ

Brickfield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.