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E5 9BT

Northwold Road

Hackney Downs

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Detailed insights for E5 9BT

Overview

Postcode E5 9BT is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Downs ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Downs area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stoke Newington Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Downs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hackney Downs has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hackney Downs is £64,996 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from E5 9BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Downs near E5 9BT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9BT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.5 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.6 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 9BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStoke Newington CommonMediumWalking directions to Stoke Newington Common
0.5 miClapton PondSmallWalking directions to Clapton Pond

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
16,711.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.44(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-58%)
Drugs
4.98(-20%)
Burglary
4.98(-9%)
Vehicle crime
4.35(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
27.59%
Other White
59
15.65%
African
45
11.94%
Caribbean
42
11.14%
Other
25
6.63%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
56.38%
No qualifications
47
15.77%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.7%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
33.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
24.18%
Owns with a mortgage
33
21.57%
Owns outright
16
10.46%
Social rents from council
15
9.8%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Hackney Downs

Median price£562,500
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £728K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) in Hackney Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£1,735,000£646
Terraced13£1,230,000£886
Flats73£515,500£863

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£431,000£1,050,000
2017£487,750£1,100,000
2018£475,000£1,232,000
2019£500,000£1,075,000
2020£555,000£1,100,000
2021£520,000£1,207,500
2022£525,000£1,177,500
2023£577,500£1,255,000
2024£550,000£925,000
2025£543,750£1,263,000
2026£515,250£1,280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£670£774
2017£723£631
2018£703£680
2019£774£584
2020£816£691
2021£727£681
2022£762£740
2023£777£713
2024£804£836
2025£798£845
2026£833£1,051
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Downs in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 2025Flat 2, 240, Evering Road, London, E5 8AJFlatsLeasehold£816,222
03 Nov 2025Flat 3, 196, Evering Road, London, E5 8AJFlatsLeasehold£600,000
11 Aug 2025Basement Flat, 228, Evering Road, London, E5 8AJFlatsLeasehold£695,000
17 Apr 2026Apartment 202, 85B, Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BUFlatsLeasehold£580,000
12 Dec 2025Apartment 601, 85B, Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BUFlatsLeasehold£560,000

Schools

In the E5 9BT postcode area, located within Hackney Downs, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 9BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOhr EmesOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryNorthwold Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 mi16 plusThe Brooke House Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 9BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWorld Foods k-superstoreUpper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JYWalking directions to World Foods k-superstore
0.1 miTesco Express87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miStar Food CentreSouthwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PYWalking directions to Star Food Centre
0.3 miLocal ExpressCasimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PSWalking directions to Local Express
0.3 miKenninghall Food & Wine1 Kenninghall Road, London, E5 8BSWalking directions to Kenninghall Food & Wine

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 9BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Dylan Law

Hackney Downs - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Laura-Louise Fairley

Hackney Downs - 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
WardHackney DownsE05009373
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hackney DownsE02000354
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 010DE01001767
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 9BT

Is E5 9BT (Hackney Downs) safe?

The area around E5 9BT records about 39 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E5 9BT?

The median sale price around E5 9BT in Hackney Downs is £562,500 (about £865 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E5 9BT?

There are 20 schools close to E5 9BT, including Ohr Emes (Requires improvement), Northwold Primary School (Good) and The Brooke House Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 9BT?

The closest station to E5 9BT is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 190 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9BT?

E5 9BT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 9BT (Hackney Downs) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 9BT is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alastair Binnie-Lubbock (Green Party), Dylan Law (Green Party) and Laura-Louise Fairley (Green Party).