Postcode E5 9LU 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 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leyton Marsh.
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.
Clapton Leaside has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.9% 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.
The average income per household in Clapton Leaside is £75,564 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from E5 9LU.
Clapton Leaside near E5 9LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Stoke Newington | Overground | Walking directions to Stoke Newington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Leyton Marsh |
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walthamstow Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Walthamstow Marsh |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 13, 29, Leaside Road, London, E5 9LU | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 22, Leaside Road, London, E5 9LU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 29, Leaside Road, London, E5 9LU | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, 58, Bakers Hill, London, E5 9HL | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 5, 56, Bakers Hill, London, E5 9HL | Flats | Leasehold | £366,000 |
In the E5 9LU postcode area, located within Clapton Leaside, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9LU
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Local Express | Casimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PS | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | World Foods k-superstore | Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JY | Walking directions to World Foods k-superstore |
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 9LU, 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 9LU 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.
The median sale price around E5 9LU in Clapton Leaside 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 9LU, including Harrington Hill Primary School (Good), Leaways School (Good) and Southwold Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 9LU is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 665 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 9LU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E5 9LU 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).