Postcode E5 9HQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.
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.
Upper Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.4% 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.
The average income per household in Upper Clapton is £71,128 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 185 ft away from E5 9HQ.
Upper Clapton near E5 9HQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walthamstow Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Walthamstow Marsh |
| 0.4 mi | Coppermill Fields | Large | Walking directions to Coppermill Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,590,000 | £688 |
| Terraced | 5 | £850,000 | £707 |
| Flats | 15 | £437,500 | £618 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 7, Holmbury View, London, E5 9EG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,900,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, 1, Big Hill, London, E5 9HH | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Flat 19, Heron Court, 14, Big Hill, London, E5 9HH | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Flat 5, 1, Big Hill, London, E5 9HH | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 43, Hill House, Harrington Hill, London, E5 9EX | Flats | Leasehold | £308,000 |
In the E5 9HQ postcode area, located within Upper Clapton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | B & S Food and Wine | 187-193 Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9JG | Walking directions to B & S Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | So Real | Feldman Close, Hackney, N16 6NA | Walking directions to So Real |
| 0.5 mi | Local Express | Casimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PS | Walking directions to Local Express |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E5 9HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Levy
Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaul Krautwirt
Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Simche Steinberger
Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E5 9HQ 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.
The median sale price around E5 9HQ in Upper Clapton is £505,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E5 9HQ, including Harrington Hill Primary School (Good), Beis Trana Girls' School (Inadequate) and Leaways School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 9HQ is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 911 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 9HQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 9HQ 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).