Postcode E9 6LJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 Hackney Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Thomas's Long Burial Ground.
Homerton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Homerton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.4% 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.
The average income per household in Homerton South is £58,764 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 3 ft away from E9 6LJ.
Homerton South near E9 6LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Hackney Central | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Central |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Homerton | Overground | Walking directions to Homerton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Thomas's Long Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Clapton Square | Small | Walking directions to Clapton Square |
| 0.3 mi | Homerton Grove | Small | Walking directions to Homerton Grove |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £1,150,000 | £972 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £895,000 | £874 |
| Flats | 73 | £450,000 | £643 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 6LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 8, Mehetabel Road, London, E9 6DU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,362,750 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 13B, Mehetabel Road, London, E9 6DU | Terraced | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 41, Mehetabel Road, London, E9 6DU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,270,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 4, Isabella Road, London, E9 6DX | Terraced | Freehold | £1,392,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 82, Wisteria Apartments, 33 - 43, Chatham Place, London, E9 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 |
In the E9 6LJ postcode area, located within Homerton South, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E9 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Planet E9 | Morning Lane, Hackney, E9 6ND | Walking directions to Planet E9 |
| 0.1 mi | E9 Fruit & Veg | Morning Lane, Hackney, E9 6JU | Walking directions to E9 Fruit & Veg |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 55 Morning Lane, London, E9 6ND | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Kacey's Off Licence | 29 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6JP | Walking directions to Kacey's Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Adonis Supermarket | 31-33 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6JP | Walking directions to Adonis Supermarket |
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 6LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Lynch
Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert Chapman
Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026
Zoe Holman
Homerton - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E9 6LJ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around E9 6LJ in Homerton South is £500,000 (about £688 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E9 6LJ, including Morningside Primary School (Outstanding), St John and St James CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and The City Academy, Hackney (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E9 6LJ is Hackney Central in TfL zone 2, about 406 m away, serving the Overground line.
E9 6LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,921 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 6LJ 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).