E5 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walton Close, 0.3km 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 0BZ 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00008908 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALTON CLOSE, E5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON CLOSE, E5 0BZ.
415
41
£ 45,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E5 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E5 0BZ. The average age is 41.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 403,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E5 0BZ is moderate at 62 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
Rushmore Primary School
Millfields Community School
Kingsmead Primary School
Daubeney Primary School
Clapton Girls' Academy
Southwold Primary School
Baden-Powell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Carnival Cards0.6 km
- Ishi Express0.6 km
- Jus chicken0.9 km
- MFR Fruit & Veg Ltd0.5 km
- Eastgate Food and Wine0.3 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Elderfield0.6 km
- The Clapton Hart0.9 km
- Biddle Brothers0.9 km
- Bizim Mekan Social Club1.0 km
- Princess Of Wales0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Aelita Books0.9 km
- Biddle Bros Bar0.9 km
- Da Felice0.9 km
- Doree0.6 km
- Lion Coffee and Records0.9 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- People's Choice0.6 km
- Salad Etc0.9 km
- SZS Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Dans Island0.9 km
- Tasty Chicken0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-operative Group1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapton1.0 km
- Homerton1.3 km
- Hackney Central1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E50BZ · Data under Open Government Licence