Postcode E5 9PQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 119.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.
Clapton Leaside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Clapton Leaside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from E5 9PQ.
Clapton Leaside near E5 9PQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Leyton Marsh |
| 0.2 mi | The Wharf Park | Small | Walking directions to The Wharf Park |
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 9PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 16, Oulton Close, London, E5 9PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 20, Lowestoft Close, London, E5 9NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £555,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 11, Inver Close, London, E5 9NW | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | Flat 22, Armstrong House, 146, Southwold Road, London, E5 9PB | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, Walnut Court, Woodmill Road, London, E5 9GX | Flats | Leasehold | £286,268 |
In the E5 9PQ 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 9PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Local Express | Casimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PS | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.2 mi | Archie Express Supermarket | 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RB | Walking directions to Archie Express Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Star Food Centre | Southwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PY | Walking directions to Star Food Centre |
| 0.3 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 9PQ, 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 9PQ records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9PQ 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 9PQ, including Leaways School (Good), Southwold Primary School (Outstanding) and Harrington Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 9PQ is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 455 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 9PQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,704 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 9PQ 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).