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E9 6RJ

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Homerton

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Detailed insights for E9 6RJ

Overview

Postcode E9 6RJ 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 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Well Street Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
71.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Homerton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Homerton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.4%

Approximately 71.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E9 6RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Homerton South near E9 6RJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E9 6RJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Homerton

Overground

Walking directions to Homerton
0.3 mi

2

Hackney Central

Overground

Walking directions to Hackney Central
0.5 mi

2

London Fields

Overground

Walking directions to London Fields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E9 6RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWell Street CommonLargeWalking directions to Well Street Common
0.3 miSt Thomas's Long Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to St Thomas's Long Burial Ground
0.4 miClapton SquareSmallWalking directions to Clapton Square

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
22,028 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.95(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.68(+8%)
Public order
11.05(+63%)
Other theft
10.53(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70
22.08%
African
64
20.19%
Caribbean
37
11.67%
Bangladeshi
31
9.78%
Other White
21
6.62%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
34.98%
No qualifications
62
25.51%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
64.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.32%
Owns outright
9
7.14%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
9
7.14%
Total households: 126

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 6RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E9 6RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Flat 29, Butfield House, Stevens Avenue, London, E9 6RSFlatsLeasehold£395,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 13, Barbrook House, Chatham Place, London, E9 6PEFlatsLeasehold£500,000
04 Jun 2026Flat 41, Brooksbank House, Retreat Place, London, E9 6RNFlatsLeasehold£420,000
02 Apr 202621, Stevens Avenue, London, E9 6RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 2, Milborne House, Cresset Road, London, E9 6SDFlatsLeasehold£505,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E9 6RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMorningside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryCardinal Pole Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E9 6RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAkdeniz International Supermarket245-251 Well Street, London, E9 6RGWalking directions to Akdeniz International Supermarket
0.1 miMorning News SupermarketMorning Lane, Hackney, E9 6RQWalking directions to Morning News Supermarket
0.1 miE9 Fruit & VegMorning Lane, Hackney, E9 6JUWalking directions to E9 Fruit & Veg
0.2 miPlanet E9Morning Lane, Hackney, E9 6NDWalking directions to Planet E9
0.2 miRajshree NewsagentTerrace Road, Hackney, E9 6QUWalking directions to Rajshree Newsagent

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 6RJ, 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 019CE01001732
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E9 6RJ

Is E9 6RJ (Homerton South) safe?

The area around E9 6RJ records about 82 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.

What is the average house price near E9 6RJ?

The median sale price around E9 6RJ 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 6RJ?

There are 20 schools close to E9 6RJ, including Morningside Primary School (Outstanding), Cardinal Pole Catholic School (Good) and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E9 6RJ?

The closest station to E9 6RJ is Homerton in TfL zone 2, about 515 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E9 6RJ?

E9 6RJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,925 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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