Postcode E5 0QG 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 high crime levels, with around 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.
Lower Clapton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% 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.
The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from E5 0QG.
Lower Clapton near E5 0QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.5 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £1,295,000 | £904 |
| Flats | 79 | £470,000 | £720 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 0QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 10A, Thistlewaite Road, London, E5 0QQ | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, 62, Thistlewaite Road, London, E5 0QQ | Flats | Leasehold | £548,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 55, Newick Road, London, E5 0RP | Terraced | Freehold | £1,910,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 12, Ymcc House, 49, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £204,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 52, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9QD | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the E5 0QG postcode area, located within Lower Clapton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 0QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop-N-Go | 235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.1 mi | Tasty's Supermarket | 237 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Tasty's Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Fairdeal Food Store | 193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Fairdeal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Back To Eden Centre | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0QX | Walking directions to Back To Eden Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E5 0QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Antoinette Fernandez
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Bettina Maidment
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Sally Zlotowitz
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E5 0QG records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around E5 0QG in Lower Clapton is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E5 0QG, including The Brooke House Sixth Form College (Good), Baden-Powell School (Good) and Millfields Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 0QG is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 449 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 0QG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,466 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 0QG 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).