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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. 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 area has 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
75.19(+148%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.69(+116%)
Shoplifting
20.24(+100%)
Other theft
20.1(+73%)
Public order
18.22(+174%)
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

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £490,750 in Homerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 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
Flats72£468,250
Terraced8£727,500

10 years median price trend in Homerton

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

All postcodes in Homerton

E96RZ

Brickfield Close

E96PX

Lyme Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.