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E5 9EW

Mount Pleasant Lane

Springfield

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Overview

Postcode E5 9EW is located in a major urban area, within the Springfield ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Clapton Leaside area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapton Leaside is £75,564 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
49.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Clapton Leaside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Clapton Leaside has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.7%

Approximately 49.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clapton Leaside is £75,564 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 120 ft away from E5 9EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapton Leaside near E5 9EW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9EW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 9EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Millfields Park
0.5 miLeyton MarshLargeWalking directions to Leyton Marsh
0.5 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
464
Population density
15,064.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.02(-33%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.1(-51%)
Burglary
6.33(+16%)
Drugs
6.33(+2%)
Vehicle crime
3.9(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
41.25%
African
59
12.74%
Other White
45
9.72%
Indian
43
9.29%
Caribbean
28
6.05%
Total population: 463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
47.23%
No qualifications
81
23.62%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.25%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
25.95%
Social rents from council
44
23.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
23.24%
Owns with a mortgage
31
16.76%
Owns outright
17
9.19%
Total households: 185

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 9EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
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

Schools

In the E5 9EW postcode area, located within Clapton Leaside, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 9EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableLeaways SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHarrington Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 9EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLocal ExpressCasimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PSWalking directions to Local Express
0.2 miB & S Food and Wine187-193 Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9JGWalking directions to B & S Food and Wine
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 9EW, 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)Clapton LeasideE02006918
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 028BE01001828
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 9EW

Is E5 9EW (Clapton Leaside) safe?

The area around E5 9EW records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near E5 9EW?

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

What schools are near E5 9EW?

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

What is the nearest station to E5 9EW?

The closest station to E5 9EW is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 381 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9EW?

E5 9EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 9EW (Clapton Leaside) in Parliament and on the local council?

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