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E5 9GJ

Woodmill Road

Lea Bridge

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Overview

Postcode E5 9GJ is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Clapton Leaside area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Clapton Leaside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,782 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Clapton Leaside has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.6%

Approximately 43.6% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Clapton Leaside near E5 9GJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9GJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.6 mi

3

Lea Bridge

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Lea Bridge
0.9 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 9GJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMillfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Millfields Park
0.3 miLeyton MarshLargeWalking directions to Leyton Marsh
0.4 miWalthamstow MarshLargeWalking directions to Walthamstow Marsh

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
20,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.02(+42%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.1(-29%)
Public order
7.96(+18%)
Drugs
7.96(+28%)
Burglary
5.31(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
83
26.52%
British
65
20.77%
African
57
18.21%
Caribbean
25
7.99%
Indian
15
4.79%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
56.7%
No qualifications
45
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
19
8.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
5.36%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
36.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.03%
Shared ownership
10
7.52%
Social rents from council
10
7.52%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Lea Bridge

Median price£606,750
Price per sq ft£779
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£423K – £1.1M

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lea Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced33£1,295,000£904
Flats79£470,000£720

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lea Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£431,250£1,040,000
2017£418,745£1,143,000
2018£412,500£983,750
2019£420,000£934,320
2020£455,000£1,139,250
2021£454,650£1,038,750
2022£448,750£1,170,000
2023£425,000£1,155,450
2024£438,750£1,250,000
2025£478,000£1,300,000
2026£445,000£1,275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£683£687
2017£611£760
2018£670£715
2019£636£717
2020£717£799
2021£680£793
2022£697£798
2023£678£868
2024£697£859
2025£727£873
2026£694£897
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lea Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2026Flat 20, Blackberry Court, Woodmill Road, London, E5 9GEFlatsLeasehold£217,500
23 Apr 2026Flat 4, Walnut Court, Woodmill Road, London, E5 9GXFlatsLeasehold£286,268
06 Feb 2026Flat 14, Walnut Court, Woodmill Road, London, E5 9GXFlatsLeasehold£448,500
27 Oct 2025Flat 25, Walnut Court, Woodmill Road, London, E5 9GXFlatsLeasehold£422,500
22 Sept 2025Flat 9, Walnut Court, Woodmill Road, London, E5 9GXFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the E5 9GJ postcode area, located within Clapton Leaside, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 9GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLeaways SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHarrington Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 9GJ
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
0.3 miArchie Express Supermarket142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RBWalking directions to Archie Express Supermarket
0.3 miB & S Food and Wine187-193 Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9JGWalking directions to B & S Food and Wine
0.3 miStar Food CentreSouthwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PYWalking directions to Star Food Centre

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

Local councillors

Antoinette Fernandez

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Bettina Maidment

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sally Zlotowitz

Lea Bridge - 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
WardLea BridgeE05009380
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapton LeasideE02006918
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 028EE01033710
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 9GJ

Is E5 9GJ (Clapton Leaside) safe?

The area around E5 9GJ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9GJ?

The median sale price around E5 9GJ in Clapton Leaside is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E5 9GJ?

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

What is the nearest station to E5 9GJ?

The closest station to E5 9GJ is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 555 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9GJ?

E5 9GJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,782 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 9GJ is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Antoinette Fernandez (Green Party), Bettina Maidment (Green Party) and Sally Zlotowitz (Green Party).