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E5 9HB

Harrington Hill

Springfield

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Overview

Postcode E5 9HB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leyton Marsh.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
65.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

65.6%

Approximately 65.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 242 ft away from E5 9HB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9HB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.7 mi

3

Lea Bridge

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Lea Bridge
0.8 mi

2

Stoke Newington

Overground

Walking directions to Stoke Newington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 9HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLeyton MarshLargeWalking directions to Leyton Marsh
0.3 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.4 miWalthamstow MarshLargeWalking directions to Walthamstow Marsh

Area Profile

Population
549
Population density
43,492.1 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
131
23.95%
African
91
16.64%
Other White
77
14.08%
Caribbean
73
13.35%
Other
44
8.04%
Total population: 547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
33.64%
Level 3 (A level)
84
19.63%
No qualifications
75
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
6.78%
Total 16+ residents: 428

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
82
38.68%
Other social rented
57
26.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
13.68%
Owns with a mortgage
19
8.96%
Shared ownership
18
8.49%
Total households: 212

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 9HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Flat 24, Ivy House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9ESFlatsLeasehold£325,000
02 Apr 2025Flat 10, Ferry House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9HDFlatsLeasehold£367,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 43, Hill House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9EXFlatsLeasehold£308,000
20 May 2026Flat 1, Lea House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9HFFlatsLeasehold£500,000
22 Oct 2025Flat 13, Lea House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9HFFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLeaways SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBeis Trana Girls' SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 9HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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
0.4 miLocal ExpressCasimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PSWalking directions to Local Express
0.4 miTesco Express87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 9HB, 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 9HB

Is E5 9HB (Clapton Leaside) safe?

The area around E5 9HB 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 9HB?

The median sale price around E5 9HB 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 9HB?

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

What is the nearest station to E5 9HB?

The closest station to E5 9HB is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 709 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9HB?

E5 9HB 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 9HB (Clapton Leaside) in Parliament and on the local council?

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