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E9 5AF

Wick Road

Hackney Wick

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Detailed insights for E9 5AF

Overview

Postcode E9 5AF is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Wick ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Wick area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Wick is £60,061 per year. The nearest station is Homerton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
80.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Wick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hackney Wick has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

80.7%

Approximately 80.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hackney Wick is £60,061 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from E9 5AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackney Wick near E9 5AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Homerton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 5AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Homerton

Overground

Walking directions to Homerton
0.6 mi

2

Hackney Wick

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Wick
0.8 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E9 5AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.3 miWell Street CommonLargeWalking directions to Well Street Common
0.4 miMabley GreenLargeWalking directions to Mabley Green

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
16,019 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.03(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.92(+4%)
Vehicle crime
12.18(+30%)
Public order
10.66(+58%)
Other theft
9.64(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
28.11%
African
64
18.93%
Other
47
13.91%
Caribbean
35
10.36%
Other Black
22
6.51%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
31.8%
No qualifications
72
25.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.84%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.83%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
46.43%
Other social rented
48
34.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15%
Owns outright
3
2.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Hackney Wick

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£778
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £795K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £778 per square foot) in Hackney Wick area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Wick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,710,000£987
Terraced23£890,800£846
Semi-Detached2£885,000£886
Flats77£480,000£739

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Wick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368,000£690,000
2017£382,500£680,000£755,000
2018£375,000£2,925,000£845,000
2019£398,750£650,000
2020£447,500£790,000
2021£504,125£831,500£915,000
2022£500,000£1,800,000£790,000
2023£427,500£662,500£877,500
2024£427,500£800,000£818,000
2025£470,000£1,095,000£891,400
2026£417,500£885,000£887,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£539£551
2017£591£590£743
2018£586£931£727
2019£661£714
2020£707£706
2021£757£739£692
2022£680£792£789
2023£700£699£873
2024£675£738£803
2025£752£1,169£814
2026£665£886£878
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Wick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 2025Flat 39, Vaine House, Cassland Road, London, E9 5BTFlatsLeasehold£300,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 48, Selman House, Hedgers Grove, London, E9 5APFlatsLeasehold£350,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 26, Selman House, Hedgers Grove, London, E9 5APFlatsLeasehold£400,000
15 May 2025Flat 12, Dycer House, Wick Road, London, E9 5ASFlatsLeasehold£435,000
06 Jan 2026133, Hassett Road, London, E9 5SLTerracedFreehold£850,000

Schools

In the E9 5AF postcode area, located within Hackney Wick, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E9 5AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt. Dominic's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableIckburgh SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNurseryWentworth Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E9 5AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 5AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVictoria Park LocalCassland Road, Hackney, E9 5AJWalking directions to Victoria Park Local
0.1 miCass Store142-144 Cassland Road, London, E9 5DAWalking directions to Cass Store
0.1 miKenworthy Supermarket83-85 Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5RBWalking directions to Kenworthy Supermarket
0.2 miThe Grocery Store39 Barnabas Road, London, E9 5SDWalking directions to The Grocery Store
0.2 miBradstock SupermarketBradstock Road, Hackney, E9 5BHWalking directions to Bradstock Supermarket

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 E9 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aaron Briddon

Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jam Anker

Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tyrone Scott

Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Meg Hillier

Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyHackney South and ShoreditchE14001260
WardHackney WickE05009374
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hackney WickE02000362
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 018CE01001848
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 5AF

Is E9 5AF (Hackney Wick) safe?

The area around E9 5AF records about 96 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E9 5AF?

The median sale price around E9 5AF in Hackney Wick is £595,000 (about £778 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E9 5AF?

There are 20 schools close to E9 5AF, including St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School (Good), Ickburgh School (Good) and Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E9 5AF?

The closest station to E9 5AF is Homerton in TfL zone 2, about 320 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 5AF?

E9 5AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,821 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E9 5AF (Hackney Wick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E9 5AF is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aaron Briddon (Green Party), Jam Anker (Green Party) and Tyrone Scott (Green Party).