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E5 9RW

Harry Zeital Way

Lea Bridge

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Overview

Postcode E5 9RW 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Clapton Leaside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,782 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Clapton Leaside has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clapton Leaside is £75,564 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from E5 9RW.

Flood risk

Low

Clapton Leaside near E5 9RW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E5 9RW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapton

Overground

Walking directions to Clapton
0.5 mi

3

Lea Bridge

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Lea Bridge
1 mi

2

Rectory Road

Overground

Walking directions to Rectory Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E5 9RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMillfields ParkLargeWalking directions to Millfields Park
0.2 miLeyton MarshLargeWalking directions to Leyton Marsh
0.4 miWalthamstow MarshLargeWalking directions to Walthamstow Marsh

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
30,177.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.02(+42%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.1(-29%)
Public order
7.96(+18%)
Drugs
7.96(+28%)
Burglary
5.31(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
39.18%
Other White
123
23.98%
Other
30
5.85%
African
27
5.26%
Other Asian
20
3.9%
Total population: 513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
288
67.92%
Level 3 (A level)
39
9.2%
No qualifications
36
8.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
7.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
4.01%
Total 16+ residents: 424

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
151
61.13%
Owns with a mortgage
54
21.86%
Owns outright
19
7.69%
Other social rented
9
3.64%
Social rents from council
6
2.43%
Total households: 247

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 9RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 2026Flat 11, Fenland House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RPFlatsLeasehold£240,000
17 Apr 2026Flat 52, Fenland House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RPFlatsLeasehold£430,000
17 Feb 2026Flat 22, Fenland House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RPFlatsLeasehold£330,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 41, Fenland House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RPFlatsLeasehold£450,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 42, Fenland House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RPFlatsLeasehold£320,000

Schools

In the E5 9RW postcode area, located within Clapton Leaside, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E5 9RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLeaways SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHarrington Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E5 9RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miArchie Express Supermarket142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RBWalking directions to Archie Express Supermarket
0.2 miLocal ExpressCasimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PSWalking directions to Local Express
0.4 miB & S Food and Wine187-193 Mount Pleasant Lane, London, E5 9JGWalking directions to B & S Food and Wine
0.4 miStar Food CentreSouthwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PYWalking directions to Star Food Centre

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 9RW, 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)Clapton LeasideE02006918
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 028EE01033710
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2009-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E5 9RW

Is E5 9RW (Clapton Leaside) safe?

The area around E5 9RW records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near E5 9RW?

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

What schools are near E5 9RW?

There are 20 schools close to E5 9RW, including Leaways School (Good), Southwold Primary School (Outstanding) and Harrington Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E5 9RW?

The closest station to E5 9RW is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 696 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E5 9RW?

E5 9RW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,782 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E5 9RW (Clapton Leaside) in Parliament and on the local council?

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