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E9 5JN

Shalbourne Square

Hackney Wick

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Detailed insights for E9 5JN

Overview

Postcode E9 5JN 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 very high crime levels, with around 214.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Hackney Wick, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canal Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
215
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hackney Wick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hackney Wick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from E9 5JN.

Flood risk

High

Hackney Wick near E9 5JN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 5JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Hackney Wick

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Wick
0.5 mi

2

Homerton

Overground

Walking directions to Homerton
1 mi

3

Stratford International

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford International

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E9 5JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCanal ParkLargeWalking directions to Canal Park
0.5 miSouth MarshLargeWalking directions to South Marsh
0.1 miMabley GreenLargeWalking directions to Mabley Green

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
9,593 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
71.46(+166%)
Theft from the person
49.82(+431%)
Violence and sexual offences
49(+58%)
Shoplifting
23.68(+137%)
Other theft
23.68(+107%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
24.5%
Caribbean
82
16.47%
African
64
12.85%
Other White
56
11.24%
Other Asian
27
5.42%
Total population: 498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
187
47.83%
No qualifications
58
14.83%
Level 3 (A level)
52
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 391

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
75
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
24.5%
Social rents from council
25
12.5%
Owns with a mortgage
20
10%
Shared ownership
13
6.5%
Total households: 200

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202523, Shalbourne Square, London, E9 5JNFlatsLeasehold£320,000
29 Aug 202512, Shalbourne Square, London, E9 5JNFlatsLeasehold£440,000
19 Mar 202525, Shalbourne Square, London, E9 5JNFlatsLeasehold£385,000
19 Mar 202582B, Eastway, London, E9 5JFTerracedFreehold£612,500
19 Dec 2025Flat 7, 45, Eastway, London, E9 5JPFlatsLeasehold£375,050

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E9 5JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGainsborough Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableIckburgh SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMossbourne Riverside AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 5JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEastway Local Express33d Eastway, Hackney, London, E9 5JBWalking directions to Eastway Local Express
0.2 miKenworthy Supermarket83-85 Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5RBWalking directions to Kenworthy Supermarket
0.3 miHackney Wick Local22-26 Felstead Street, Hackney, London, E9 5LTWalking directions to Hackney Wick Local
0.3 miLuk Bros Convenience StorePrince Edward Road, London, E9 5LXWalking directions to Luk Bros Convenience Store
0.3 miBobby's Superstore39 Marsh Hill, Hackney, London, E9 5QAWalking directions to Bobby's Superstore

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 5JN, 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 018DE01001849
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 5JN

Is E9 5JN (Hackney Wick) safe?

The area around E9 5JN records about 215 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5JN?

The median sale price around E9 5JN 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 5JN?

There are 20 schools close to E9 5JN, including Gainsborough Primary School (Good), Ickburgh School (Good) and Mossbourne Riverside Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E9 5JN?

The closest station to E9 5JN is Hackney Wick in TfL zone 2, about 567 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 5JN?

E9 5JN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,109 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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