Postcode E5 8SU is located in a major urban area, within the Cazenove ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Clapton area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Clapton is £71,128 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.
Upper Clapton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Clapton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 86.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Clapton is £71,128 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from E5 8SU.
Upper Clapton near E5 8SU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stoke Newington Common | Medium | Walking directions to Stoke Newington Common |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £702 per square foot) in Cazenove area, with individual transactions ranging from £248,000 up to £1,590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £914 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £680,000 | £687 |
| Terraced | 8 | £517,500 | £333 |
| Flats | 50 | £460,000 | £713 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | £968,000 |
| 2017 | £435,000 | £1,117,500 |
| 2018 | £397,500 | £1,090,000 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £1,105,000 |
| 2020 | £510,000 | £900,000 |
| 2021 | £428,000 | £1,210,000 |
| 2022 | £442,500 | £1,353,094 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £950,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £1,500,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £650,000 |
| 2026 | £470,000 | £517,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £690 | £531 |
| 2017 | £683 | £669 |
| 2018 | £721 | £734 |
| 2019 | £701 | £632 |
| 2020 | £639 | £655 |
| 2021 | £705 | £774 |
| 2022 | £719 | £809 |
| 2023 | £667 | £754 |
| 2024 | £713 | £726 |
| 2025 | £702 | £692 |
| 2026 | £722 | £195 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 8SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 52, Weald Square, London, E5 8SR | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Flat 302, Ruby Court, 3 - 5, Knightland Road, London, E5 9HR | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 11, Abbotstone House, Geldeston Road, London, E5 8RY | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Apartment 202, 85B, Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Apartment 601, 85B, Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Flats | Leasehold | £560,000 |
In the E5 8SU postcode area, located within Upper Clapton, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 8SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | World Foods k-superstore | Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JY | Walking directions to World Foods k-superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Star Food Centre | Southwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PY | Walking directions to Star Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | B & S Food and Wine | 187-193 Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9JG | Walking directions to B & S Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Local Express | Casimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PS | Walking directions to Local Express |
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 8SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlie Lawrie
Cazenove - Elected 7 May 2026
Emma Neath
Cazenove - Elected 7 May 2026
Ian David Sharer
Cazenove - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E5 8SU records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around E5 8SU in Upper Clapton is £490,000 (about £702 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E5 8SU, including Ohr Emes (Requires improvement), Beis Trana Girls' School (Inadequate) and Tayyibah Girls' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 8SU is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 395 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 8SU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,472 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 8SU is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlie Lawrie (Green Party), Emma Neath (Green Party) and Ian David Sharer (Conservative and Unionist Party).