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E5 9ER

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Overview

Postcode E5 9ER 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 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
72.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Upper Clapton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Upper Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.1%

Approximately 72.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E5 9ER.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9ER
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.7 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington
0.8 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 9ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.5 miClapton CommonLargeWalking directions to Clapton Common

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
23,673.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.86(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.22(+13%)
Other theft
9.11(-20%)
Vehicle crime
7.29(-22%)
Public order
7.29(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
29.14%
Caribbean
43
12.29%
Other
35
10%
African
34
9.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
6.57%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
32.92%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.58%
No qualifications
43
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
46.51%
Social rents from council
33
25.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.16%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.2%
Owns outright
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 2025Flat 67, Wigan House, Warwick Grove, London, E5 9JEFlatsLeasehold£425,000
01 May 2026Flat 24, Ivy House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9ESFlatsLeasehold£325,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 43, Hill House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9EXFlatsLeasehold£308,000
27 Jun 20257, Holmbury View, London, E5 9EGTerracedFreehold£1,900,000
16 Jun 2025Flat 122, Lea View House, Springfield, London, E5 9DZFlatsLeasehold£107,500

Schools

In the E5 9ER postcode area, located within Upper Clapton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBeis Trana Girls' SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miNot applicableOhr EmesOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

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

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 9ER, 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 029DE01001827
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 9ER

Is E5 9ER (Upper Clapton) safe?

The area around E5 9ER records about 89 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 9ER?

The median sale price around E5 9ER 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 9ER?

There are 20 schools close to E5 9ER, including Harrington Hill Primary School (Good), Beis Trana Girls' School (Inadequate) and Ohr Emes (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 9ER?

The closest station to E5 9ER is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 673 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9ER?

E5 9ER scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 9ER 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).