Postcode E5 9SQ 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 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year. The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Millfields Park.
Lower Clapton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Clapton has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.7% 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.
The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from E5 9SQ.
Lower Clapton near E5 9SQ 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.2 mi | Clapton Pond | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Pond |
| 0.4 mi | The Wharf Park | Small | Walking directions to The Wharf Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,000 up to £2,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 71 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,322,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £1,282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lea Bridge
In the E5 9SQ postcode area, located within Lower Clapton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop-N-Go | 235 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.2 mi | Fairdeal Food Store | 193-195 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG | Walking directions to Fairdeal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Star Food Centre | Southwold Road, Hackney, E5 9PY | Walking directions to Star Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Charlie's Corner Shop | Powerscroft Road, Hackney, E5 0PS | Walking directions to Charlie's Corner Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.