Postcode E5 0QZ is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge area of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Clapton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year. The median sale price in Lea Bridge is £600,000 (around £791 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £420,000 and £911,000. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 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 9,720 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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 92 ft away from E5 0QZ.
Lower Clapton near E5 0QZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.3 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £791 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,000 up to £1,952,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 26 | £1,346,250 | £914 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,300,000 | £715 |
| Flats | 70 | £467,000 | £710 |
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 | £448,500 | £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 | £734 | £889 |
| 2026 | £693 | £914 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 0QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 10, Alfearn Road, London, E5 0SE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,225,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, Northumberland Mansions, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QX | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 162, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Other | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 3, 158, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Flats | Leasehold | £680,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 20, Kinnoul Mansions, Rowhill Road, London, E5 8EB | Flats | Leasehold | £707,200 |
In the E5 0QZ postcode area, located within Lower Clapton, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Clapton Girls' Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2024. | |
Clapton Girls' Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 May 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Millfields Community School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2012. | |
Millfields Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Stormont House School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jul 2018. | |
Stormont House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jul 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E5 0QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Back To Eden Centre | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0QX | Walking directions to Back To Eden Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Claps Convenience Hub | 114 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QR | Walking directions to Claps Convenience Hub |
| 0.1 mi | Off Licence Platinum | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0RD | Walking directions to Off Licence Platinum |
| 0.1 mi | Fairdeal Food Store | 193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Fairdeal Food Store |
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 0QZ, 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 0QZ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around E5 0QZ in Lea Bridge is £600,000 (about £791 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E5 0QZ, including Clapton Girls' Academy (Outstanding), Millfields Community School (Good) and Stormont House School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E5 0QZ is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 810 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 0QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,720 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 0QZ 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).