Postcode E5 8HU is located in a major urban area, within the Homerton ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hackney Central is £58,700 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Hackney Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hackney Central is £58,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from E5 8HU.
Hackney Central near E5 8HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Homerton | Overground | Walking directions to Homerton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Homerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 80 | £462,250 |
| Terraced | 7 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Homerton
In the E5 8HU postcode area, located within Hackney Central, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11-13 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Kings Meat & Groceries | 410 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Kings Meat & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Hoxton Fruit | 406 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP | Walking directions to Hoxton Fruit |
| 0.1 mi | Hackney Whole Food | 45-47 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NS | Walking directions to Hackney Whole Food |
| 0.1 mi | Ivy's Corner Shop | Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0NU | Walking directions to Ivy's Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.