Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

E5 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E5 0AL.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E5 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E5 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E5 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lea Bridge in Hackney. Administratively it sits within King's Park ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E5 0AL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E5 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00183857 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E5 0AL. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.9%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean56.3%
Other / Mixed21.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E5 0AL has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour105
Violence and sexual offences101
Other theft36
Burglary23
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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Mandeville Primary School

Good251 pupils0.1 km
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Rushmore Primary School

Good460 pupils0.5 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Daubeney Primary School

Requires Improvement509 pupils0.7 km
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Millfields Community School

Good658 pupils0.7 km
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Clapton Girls' Academy

Outstanding1196 pupils0.9 km
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Southwold Primary School

Outstanding376 pupils1.1 km
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The City Academy, Hackney

Outstanding1152 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Souvlakiland1.0 km
  • Imperial Flavors East1.0 km
  • Hackney Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Mickey Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Too Sweet London Ltd0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Marsh Hilll News1.0 km
  • Local Express0.8 km
  • Clapton Mini Market0.9 km
  • Regal Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Riverside Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Chats Palace0.9 km
  • The Elderfield0.6 km
  • Nodoby Asked Me0.5 km
  • Biddle Brothers1.0 km
  • Princess Of Wales0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Chats Palace Arts Centre0.9 km
  • La Mela1.0 km
  • Love and Chocolate0.6 km
  • RWB DRINKS LTD0.6 km
  • 46b Espresso Hut0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clapton1.2 km
  • Homerton1.3 km
  • Hackney Central1.6 km