Postcode E5 8BG is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Clapton Leaside area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clapton Leaside is £75,564 per year. The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Millfields Park.
Clapton Leaside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Clapton Leaside has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clapton Leaside is £75,564 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from E5 8BG.
Clapton Leaside near E5 8BG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.3 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
| 0.5 mi | The Wharf Park | Small | Walking directions to The Wharf Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,000 up to £2,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 71 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,322,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £1,282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lea Bridge
In the E5 8BG postcode area, located within Clapton Leaside, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Star Food Centre | Southwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PY | Walking directions to Star Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Stop-N-Go | 235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.2 mi | World Foods k-superstore | Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JY | Walking directions to World Foods k-superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.