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E5 0AB

Millfields Road

Lea Bridge

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Overview

Postcode E5 0AB is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Clapton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lower Clapton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lower Clapton has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E5 0AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Clapton near E5 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 0AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.7 mi

2

Homerton

Overground

Walking directions to Homerton
0.8 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 0AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMillfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Millfields Park
0.5 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square
0.3 miClapton PondSmallWalking directions to Clapton Pond

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
22,663 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.33(-6%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.07(-23%)
Burglary
10.13(+85%)
Theft from the person
8.87(-5%)
Robbery
7.6(+113%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
28.78%
Caribbean
87
20.86%
African
53
12.71%
Other White
45
10.79%
Other
21
5.04%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
56.17%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.66%
No qualifications
34
11.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.47%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
32.03%
Other social rented
42
27.45%
Owns with a mortgage
39
25.49%
Social rents from council
12
7.84%
Owns outright
10
6.54%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Lea Bridge

Median price£606,750
Price per sq ft£779
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£423K – £1.1M

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lea Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced33£1,295,000£904
Flats79£470,000£720

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lea Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£431,250£1,040,000
2017£418,745£1,143,000
2018£412,500£983,750
2019£420,000£934,320
2020£455,000£1,139,250
2021£454,650£1,038,750
2022£448,750£1,170,000
2023£425,000£1,155,450
2024£438,750£1,250,000
2025£478,000£1,300,000
2026£445,000£1,275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£683£687
2017£611£760
2018£670£715
2019£636£717
2020£717£799
2021£680£793
2022£697£798
2023£678£868
2024£697£859
2025£727£873
2026£694£897
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lea Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 0AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 0AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 2025142, Mildenhall Road, London, E5 0RZTerracedFreehold£1,340,000
12 Feb 2026Ground Floor Flat, 145, Mildenhall Road, London, E5 0RYFlatsLeasehold£745,000
21 Oct 202526, Colenso Road, London, E5 0SLTerracedFreehold£920,000
08 Jan 2026179, Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LATerracedFreehold£1,440,000
18 Sept 2025Flat A, 121, Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LAFlatsLeasehold£640,000

Schools

In the E5 0AB postcode area, located within Lower Clapton, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 0AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRushmore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMillfields Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryClapton Girls' AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 0AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 0AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCharlie's Corner ShopPowerscroft Road, Hackney, E5 0PSWalking directions to Charlie's Corner Shop
0.1 miEastgate Food & Wine180 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LTWalking directions to Eastgate Food & Wine
0.2 miNews-Cons90 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LSWalking directions to News-Cons
0.3 miArchie Express Supermarket142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RBWalking directions to Archie Express Supermarket
0.3 miChatsworth Supermarket41-43 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LHWalking directions to Chatsworth Supermarket

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E5 0AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Antoinette Fernandez

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Bettina Maidment

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sally Zlotowitz

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Diane Abbott

Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney North and Stoke NewingtonE14001259
WardLea BridgeE05009380
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower ClaptonE02000355
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 011BE01001793
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 0AB

Is E5 0AB (Lower Clapton) safe?

The area around E5 0AB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E5 0AB?

The median sale price around E5 0AB in Lower Clapton is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E5 0AB?

There are 20 schools close to E5 0AB, including Rushmore Primary School (Good), Millfields Community School (Good) and Clapton Girls' Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 0AB?

The closest station to E5 0AB is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 824 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 0AB?

E5 0AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,480 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 0AB (Lower Clapton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 0AB is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Antoinette Fernandez (Green Party), Bettina Maidment (Green Party) and Sally Zlotowitz (Green Party).