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E5 9NT

Beecholme Estate

Lea Bridge

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Overview

Postcode E5 9NT is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Clapton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
59.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Lower Clapton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lower Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.7%

Approximately 59.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from E5 9NT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9NT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.6 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road
0.8 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 9NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMillfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Millfields Park
0.2 miClapton PondSmallWalking directions to Clapton Pond
0.4 miThe Wharf ParkSmallWalking directions to The Wharf Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
12,699.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.94(-10%)
Theft from the person
24.83(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.07(-36%)
Burglary
8.28(+51%)
Drugs
7.76(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
61
21.25%
Caribbean
44
15.33%
Other White
42
14.63%
Indian
37
12.89%
African
29
10.1%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
34.6%
No qualifications
60
25.32%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
64
49.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.28%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.73%
Other social rented
13
10.08%
Owns outright
7
5.43%
Total households: 129

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 9NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2026Flat E, 28, Upper Clapton Road, London, E5 8BQFlatsLeasehold£235,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 12, Ymcc House, 49, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9SQFlatsLeasehold£204,000
05 Sept 2025Ground Floor Flat, 52, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9QDFlatsLeasehold£450,000
24 Jun 202570, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9QDTerracedFreehold£665,000
10 Nov 202519, Casimir Road, London, E5 9NUTerracedFreehold£950,000

Schools

In the E5 9NT postcode area, located within Lower Clapton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 9NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusThe Brooke House Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBaden-Powell SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Scholastica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 9NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTasty's Supermarket237 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Tasty's Supermarket
0.1 miStop-N-Go235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Stop-N-Go
0.2 miStar Food CentreSouthwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PYWalking directions to Star Food Centre
0.2 miFairdeal Food Store193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EGWalking directions to Fairdeal Food Store
0.2 miLocal ExpressCasimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PSWalking directions to Local Express

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 9NT, 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)Lower ClaptonE02000355
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 011AE01001792
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 9NT

Is E5 9NT (Lower Clapton) safe?

The area around E5 9NT records about 103 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E5 9NT?

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

What schools are near E5 9NT?

There are 20 schools close to E5 9NT, including The Brooke House Sixth Form College (Good), Baden-Powell School (Good) and St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 9NT?

The closest station to E5 9NT is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 291 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9NT?

E5 9NT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,466 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 9NT (Lower Clapton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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