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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£500,000
Price per sq ft£688
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £629K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £688 per square foot) in Homerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 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
Terraced11£1,150,000£972
Semi-Detached2£895,000£874
Flats73£450,000£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£445,000£1,362,750
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