E5 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Clapton Park in Hackney. Administratively it sits within King's Park ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E5 0BS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00008913 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E5 0BS.
250
46
£ 45,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E5 0BS 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.
Area Character
With 92% social renting, E5 0BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E5 0BS. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E5 0BS is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mandeville Primary School
Kingsmead Primary School
Daubeney Primary School
Rushmore Primary School
Millfields Community School
Clapton Girls' Academy
Ickburgh School
The City Academy, Hackney
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Regal Pharmacy0.6 km
- Riverside Supermarket0.6 km
- H & Sons Off Licence0.5 km
- Jems Off Licence0.2 km
- L'Epicerie@560.5 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Kingsmead Community Cafe0.6 km
- Venerdi0.7 km
- E5 Square Cafe0.3 km
- KraPow E50.5 km
- 46b Espresso Hut0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Nodoby Asked Me0.5 km
- Princess Of Wales0.7 km
- The Elderfield0.6 km
- The Adam & Eve0.9 km
- The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Burger Hatch0.5 km
- Hackney Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Mickey Food Ltd0.6 km
- Too Sweet London Ltd0.6 km
- Rose Garden0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Homerton1.1 km
- Clapton1.4 km
- Hackney Central1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E50BS · Data under Open Government Licence