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E9 5GX

Farleigh Road

Hackney Wick

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Overview

Postcode E9 5GX 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 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Well Street Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
78.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Wick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% 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

78.1%

Approximately 78.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 73 ft away from E9 5GX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Homerton located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 5GX
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 5GX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWell Street CommonLargeWalking directions to Well Street Common
0.3 miMabley GreenLargeWalking directions to Mabley Green
0.5 miDaubeney FieldsMediumWalking directions to Daubeney Fields

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
10,460.7 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
115
29.56%
African
87
22.37%
Caribbean
42
10.8%
Other White
23
5.91%
Other
23
5.91%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
98
30.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
86
26.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.19%
Level 3 (A level)
39
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
63.81%
Social rents from council
15
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
13.33%
Owns outright
4
3.81%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.81%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Hackney Wick

Median price£611,391
Price per sq ft£784
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£434K – £810K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £611,391 (about £784 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
Terraced24£891,400£838
Semi-Detached1£830,000£886
Flats58£478,500£728

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Wick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£368,000£690,000
2017£382,500£755,000
2018£375,000£845,000
2019£398,750£650,000
2020£447,500£790,000
2021£504,125£915,000
2022£500,000£790,000
2023£427,500£877,500
2024£427,500£818,000
2025£465,000£891,400
2026£477,000£850,000
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.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£539£551
2017£591£743
2018£586£727
2019£661£714
2020£707£706
2021£757£692
2022£680£789
2023£700£873
2024£675£803
2025£728£814
2026£709£868
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5GX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5GX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2025Flat 15, Hamella House, 7, Sadler Place, London, E9 5QQFlatsLeasehold£281,250
27 Feb 202614 - 16, Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5TDOtherLeasehold£605,000
06 Jun 202535B, Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5RBFlatsLeasehold£350,000
07 Apr 2025101, Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5RBFlatsLeasehold£432,500
06 Jan 2026133, Hassett Road, London, E9 5SLTerracedFreehold£850,000

Schools

In the E9 5GX postcode area, located within Hackney Wick, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E9 5GX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableIckburgh SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt. Dominic's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 5GX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVD NewsKemey's Street, Hackney, E9 5TDWalking directions to VD News
0.1 miKenworthy Supermarket83-85 Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5RBWalking directions to Kenworthy Supermarket
0.1 miExpa Local226-228 Homerton High Street, Hackney, London, E9 6ASWalking directions to Expa Local
0.2 miGreen Olive & LemonHomerton High Street, Hackney, E9 6ASWalking directions to Green Olive & Lemon
0.2 miThe Grocery Store39 Barnabas Road, London, E9 5SDWalking directions to The Grocery Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district (2025-26).

Band A£1,311
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,748
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,841
Band G£3,278
Band H£3,933

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 5GX, 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 Introduced2014-02-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 5GX

Is E9 5GX (Hackney Wick) safe?

The area around E9 5GX 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 5GX?

The median sale price around E9 5GX in Hackney Wick is £611,391 (about £784 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E9 5GX?

There are 20 schools close to E9 5GX, including Ickburgh School (Good), St. Dominic's Catholic Primary 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 5GX?

The closest station to E9 5GX is Homerton in TfL zone 2, about 306 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 5GX?

E9 5GX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E9 5GX 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.