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E9 6BU

Homerton High Street

Homerton

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Overview

Postcode E9 6BU 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 very high crime levels, with around 296.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Clapton Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
297
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
59.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Homerton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Homerton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 296.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.8%

Approximately 59.8% 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 road, approximately 30 ft away from E9 6BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Homerton South near E9 6BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 6BU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Homerton

Overground

Walking directions to Homerton
0.4 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.6 mi

2

Hackney Downs

Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Downs

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E9 6BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square
0.2 miHomerton GroveSmallWalking directions to Homerton Grove
0.3 miThe Walled GardenSmallWalking directions to The Walled Garden

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
5,792.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
176.32(+467%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.88(+89%)
Public order
31.23(+362%)
Shoplifting
26.7(+167%)
Theft from the person
15.62(+67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
19.82%
African
62
18.9%
Bangladeshi
36
10.98%
Other White
35
10.67%
Caribbean
23
7.01%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
42.48%
No qualifications
53
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
79
59.85%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.39%
Owns outright
6
4.55%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 6BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 6BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025Flat 391, Banister House, Homerton High Street, London, E9 6BUFlatsLeasehold£290,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 379, Banister House, Homerton High Street, London, E9 6BUFlatsLeasehold£315,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 51, Banister House, Homerton High Street, London, E9 6BJFlatsLeasehold£345,000
16 Jul 202622, Wintergreen Court, Homerton High Street, London, E9 6FUFlatsLeasehold£118,500
06 Feb 202638, Wintergreen Court, Homerton High Street, London, E9 6FUFlatsLeasehold£615,000

Schools

In the E9 6BU postcode area, located within Homerton South, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E9 6BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe City Academy, HackneyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miSecondaryCardinal Pole Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBerger Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E9 6BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 6BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food112 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6JAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0 miAdonis Supermarket31-33 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6JPWalking directions to Adonis Supermarket
0 miKacey's Off Licence29 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6JPWalking directions to Kacey's Off Licence
0.1 miE9 Fruit & VegMorning Lane, Hackney, E9 6JUWalking directions to E9 Fruit & Veg
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 6BU, 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 019AE01001729
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 6BU

Is E9 6BU (Homerton South) safe?

The area around E9 6BU records about 297 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near E9 6BU?

The median sale price around E9 6BU 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 6BU?

There are 20 schools close to E9 6BU, including The City Academy, Hackney (Good), Cardinal Pole Catholic School (Good) and Berger Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E9 6BU?

The closest station to E9 6BU is Homerton in TfL zone 2, about 316 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 6BU?

E9 6BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,140 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E9 6BU (Homerton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E9 6BU 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).