Postcode E5 9NJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.
Clapton Leaside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Clapton Leaside has a high crime rate, with approximately 88 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 195 ft away from E5 9NJ.
Clapton Leaside near E5 9NJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.5 mi | Leyton Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Leyton Marsh |
| 0.4 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £1,295,000 | £904 |
| Flats | 79 | £470,000 | £720 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | 17, Detmold Road, London, E5 9NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 14, Framlingham Close, London, E5 9PR | Other | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 12, Framlingham Close, London, E5 9PR | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 11, Inver Close, London, E5 9NW | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 32D, Southwold Road, London, E5 9PT | Flats | Leasehold | £339,000 |
In the E5 9NJ postcode area, located within Clapton Leaside, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Local Express | Casimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PS | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Star Food Centre | Southwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PY | Walking directions to Star Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | World Foods k-superstore | Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 9JY | Walking directions to World Foods k-superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 87 Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 9BU | Walking directions to Tesco 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 9NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Antoinette Fernandez
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Bettina Maidment
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Sally Zlotowitz
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E5 9NJ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9NJ in Clapton Leaside is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E5 9NJ, including Southwold Primary School (Outstanding), Leaways School (Good) and Ohr Emes (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 9NJ is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 254 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 9NJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,837 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 9NJ 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).