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E9 5SF

Barnabas Road

Homerton

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Overview

Postcode E9 5SF is located in a major urban area, within the Homerton ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Homerton South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Homerton South is £58,764 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 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Well Street Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Homerton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Homerton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.6%

Approximately 44.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 61.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Homerton South is £58,764 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from E9 5SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Homerton South near E9 5SF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 5SF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Homerton

Overground

Walking directions to Homerton
0.6 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.7 mi

2

London Fields

Overground

Walking directions to London Fields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E9 5SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWell Street CommonLargeWalking directions to Well Street Common
0.5 miMabley GreenLargeWalking directions to Mabley Green
0.2 miHomerton GroveSmallWalking directions to Homerton Grove

Area Profile

Population
147
Population density
15,154.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.34(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.61(-23%)
Other theft
11.21(-2%)
Drugs
10.85(+75%)
Public order
10.13(+50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
49
32.89%
African
36
24.16%
Other White
25
16.78%
Bangladeshi
13
8.72%
Other
9
6.04%
Total population: 149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
51.15%
Level 3 (A level)
24
18.32%
No qualifications
17
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
6.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
5.34%
Total 16+ residents: 131

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
19
29.23%
Social rents from council
18
27.69%
Other social rented
11
16.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
15.38%
Owns outright
4
6.15%
Total households: 65

Property prices in Homerton

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£688
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £629K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £688 per square foot) in Homerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Homerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£1,150,000£972
Semi-Detached2£895,000£874
Flats73£450,000£643

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Homerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homerton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£385,000£765,000
2017£327,000£830,000
2018£408,500£957,000
2019£411,000£815,000
2020£445,000£687,000
2021£452,000£855,000
2022£440,500£937,778
2023£472,000£1,175,000
2024£437,500£625,000
2025£469,000£805,000
2026£445,000£1,362,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homerton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£685£747
2017£630£830
2018£669£782
2019£608£673
2020£645£945
2021£690£868
2022£722£827
2023£694£895
2024£669£809
2025£700£756
2026£718£1,069
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Homerton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 5SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025Flat 1, Musgrove House, Hassett Road, London, E9 5SPFlatsLeasehold£556,000
15 Oct 202521, Hassett Road, London, E9 5SWTerracedLeasehold£478,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 150, Nisbet House, Homerton High Street, London, E9 6AWFlatsLeasehold£318,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 271A, Nisbet House, Homerton High Street, London, E9 6APFlatsLeasehold£278,000
05 Sept 202549, Anderson Road, London, E9 6HHFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the E9 5SF postcode area, located within Homerton South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBerger Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryCardinal Pole Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 5SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Grocery Store39 Barnabas Road, London, E9 5SDWalking directions to The Grocery Store
0.1 miBradstock SupermarketBradstock Road, Hackney, E9 5BHWalking directions to Bradstock Supermarket
0.2 miExpa Local226-228 Homerton High Street, Hackney, London, E9 6ASWalking directions to Expa Local
0.2 miCo-op Food112 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6JAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMorning News SupermarketMorning Lane, Hackney, E9 6RQWalking directions to Morning News 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 5SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Lynch

Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Robert Chapman

Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Zoe Holman

Homerton - 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
WardHomertonE05009376
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Homerton SouthE02000363
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 019BE01001730
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 5SF

Is E9 5SF (Homerton South) safe?

The area around E9 5SF records about 101 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near E9 5SF?

The median sale price around E9 5SF in Homerton South is £500,000 (about £688 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E9 5SF?

There are 20 schools close to E9 5SF, including St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School (Good), Berger Primary School (Good) and Cardinal Pole Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E9 5SF?

The closest station to E9 5SF is Homerton in TfL zone 2, about 85 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 5SF?

E9 5SF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,291 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E9 5SF (Homerton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E9 5SF is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Lynch (Labour Party), Robert Chapman (Labour Party) and Zoe Holman (Green Party).