Postcode E9 5RQ 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 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mabley Green.
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.
Hackney Wick has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hackney Wick is £60,061 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from E9 5RQ.
Hackney Wick near E9 5RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Homerton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mabley Green | Large | Walking directions to Mabley Green |
| 0.4 mi | Daubeney Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Daubeney Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Homerton Grove | Small | Walking directions to Homerton Grove |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,710,000 | £987 |
| Terraced | 23 | £890,800 | £846 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £885,000 | £886 |
| Flats | 77 | £480,000 | £739 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 2, Chevet Street, London, E9 5RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £940,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 11, Castle Close, London, E9 5TN | Terraced | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 20, Castle Close, London, E9 5TN | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 14 - 16, Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5TD | Other | Leasehold | £605,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 10, Humberton Close, London, E9 5TW | Flats | Leasehold | £339,000 |
In the E9 5RQ postcode area, located within Hackney Wick, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E9 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | VD News | Kemey's Street, Hackney, E9 5TD | Walking directions to VD News |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 31 Marsh Hill, Hackney, London, E9 5QA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Bobby's Superstore | 39 Marsh Hill, Hackney, London, E9 5QA | Walking directions to Bobby's Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Green Olive & Lemon | Homerton High Street, Hackney, E9 6AS | Walking directions to Green Olive & Lemon |
| 0.2 mi | Expa Local | 226-228 Homerton High Street, Hackney, London, E9 6AS | Walking directions to Expa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E9 5RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aaron Briddon
Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026
Jam Anker
Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026
Tyrone Scott
Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E9 5RQ 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.
The median sale price around E9 5RQ in Hackney Wick is £595,000 (about £778 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E9 5RQ, including Ickburgh School (Good), St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Daubeney Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E9 5RQ is Homerton in TfL zone 2, about 408 m away, serving the Overground line.
E9 5RQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E9 5RQ 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).