Postcode insights

E5 9EN

Mount Pleasant Lane

Springfield

Property search →

Interactive map showing E5 9EN and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for E5 9EN

Overview

Postcode E5 9EN is located in a major urban area, within the Springfield ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Clapton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and no 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
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
73.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Upper Clapton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Upper Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.6%

Approximately 73.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Upper Clapton is £71,128 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 247 ft away from E5 9EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Clapton near E5 9EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.7 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.8 mi

3

Lea Bridge

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Lea Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 9EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMillfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Millfields Park
0.5 miLeyton MarshLargeWalking directions to Leyton Marsh
0.4 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
22,787.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
70.11(+161%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.05(+13%)
Other theft
11.52(+1%)
Public order
11.02(+63%)
Burglary
10.52(+92%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
96
25.53%
British
57
15.16%
Caribbean
44
11.7%
Other
43
11.44%
Other White
30
7.98%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
34.71%
No qualifications
77
26.46%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
90
60.81%
Other social rented
19
12.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.16%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.78%
Owns outright
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Springfield

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£669
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£392K – £815K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £669 per square foot) in Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,634 up to £2,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Springfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,590,000£688
Terraced5£850,000£707
Flats15£437,500£618

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Springfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£353,875£788,750
2017£345,000£695,000
2018£338,000£800,000
2019£360,000£907,500
2020£369,500£930,000
2021£420,000£1,000,000
2022£435,000£870,000
2023£375,000£1,055,000
2024£425,000£1,037,500
2025£374,000£700,000
2026£437,500£1,062,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£537£595
2017£607£601
2018£559£712
2019£584£598
2020£609£532
2021£666£470
2022£750£584
2023£557£770
2024£635£627
2025£608£687
2026£629£707
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Springfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202594C, Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9ENFlatsLeasehold£415,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 1, 56, Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9ENFlatsLeasehold£720,000
05 Jun 2025First Floor Flat, 60, Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9ENFlatsLeasehold£475,000
24 Apr 2026Flat 2, 71, Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9EWFlatsLeasehold£680,000
16 Sept 2025Flat, 4, Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9EWFlatsLeasehold£505,000

Schools

In the E5 9EN postcode area, located within Upper Clapton, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 9EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHarrington Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLeaways SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 9EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miB & S Food and Wine187-193 Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9JGWalking directions to B & S Food and Wine
0.2 miLocal ExpressCasimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PSWalking directions to Local Express
0.2 miTesco Express87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWorld Foods k-superstoreUpper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JYWalking directions to World Foods k-superstore

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

Local councillors

Michael Levy

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shaul Krautwirt

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simche Steinberger

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardSpringfieldE05009383
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper ClaptonE02006921
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 029CE01001822
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 9EN

Is E5 9EN (Upper Clapton) safe?

The area around E5 9EN records about 105 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E5 9EN?

The median sale price around E5 9EN in Upper Clapton is £505,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E5 9EN?

There are 20 schools close to E5 9EN, including Harrington Hill Primary School (Good), Leaways School (Good) and Southwold Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 9EN?

The closest station to E5 9EN is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 430 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9EN?

E5 9EN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,166 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 9EN (Upper Clapton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 9EN is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Michael Levy (Conservative and Unionist Party), Shaul Krautwirt (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simche Steinberger (Conservative and Unionist Party).