Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

WALTON CLOSE, E5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON CLOSE, E5 0BZ.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British40.6%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean34.1%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences136
Anti-social behaviour112
Other theft41
Robbery38
Burglary37

school Local Schools

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Mandeville Primary School

Good251 pupils0.2 km
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Rushmore Primary School

Good460 pupils0.4 km
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Millfields Community School

Good658 pupils0.6 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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Daubeney Primary School

Requires Improvement509 pupils0.8 km
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Clapton Girls' Academy

Outstanding1196 pupils0.8 km
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Southwold Primary School

Outstanding376 pupils0.9 km
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Baden-Powell School

Good204 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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