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E5 0SB

Millfields Road

Lea Bridge

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Overview

Postcode E5 0SB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lower Clapton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lower Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.7%

Approximately 10.7% 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 0SB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 0SB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.6 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs
0.6 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 0SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Millfields Park
0.5 miHackney DownsLargeWalking directions to Hackney Downs
0.4 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square

Area Profile

Population
562
Population density
18,825.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.71(-24%)
Theft from the person
20.02(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.59(-57%)
Other theft
9.48(-17%)
Shoplifting
9.48(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
35.12%
Indian
97
17.29%
Other White
84
14.97%
Caribbean
51
9.09%
Bangladeshi
27
4.81%
Total population: 561

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
257
54.22%
No qualifications
70
14.77%
Level 3 (A level)
54
11.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
8.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
6.33%
Total 16+ residents: 474

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
33.66%
Owns with a mortgage
52
25.37%
Owns outright
44
21.46%
Shared ownership
12
5.85%
Other social rented
12
5.85%
Total households: 205

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 0SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 0SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025Ground Floor Flat, 28, Millfields Road, London, E5 0SBFlatsLeasehold£465,000
12 Feb 202658, Mildenhall Road, London, E5 0RUTerracedFreehold£1,185,000
06 Feb 202650, Mildenhall Road, London, E5 0RUTerracedFreehold£1,200,000
30 Jan 2026Flat A, 30, Mildenhall Road, London, E5 0RUFlatsLeasehold£800,000
25 Mar 202531, Rushmore Road, London, E5 0ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,322,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 0SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryMillfields Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryClapton Girls' AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryRushmore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 0SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBack To Eden CentreLower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0QXWalking directions to Back To Eden Centre
0.2 miFairdeal Food Store193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Fairdeal Food Store
0.2 miClaps Convenience Hub114 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QRWalking directions to Claps Convenience Hub
0.2 miStop-N-Go235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Stop-N-Go

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 0SB, 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 011CE01001794
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 0SB

Is E5 0SB (Lower Clapton) safe?

The area around E5 0SB records about 89 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.

What is the average house price near E5 0SB?

The median sale price around E5 0SB 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 0SB?

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

What is the nearest station to E5 0SB?

The closest station to E5 0SB is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 715 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 0SB?

E5 0SB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 0SB 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).