Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

E9 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E9 5AZ.

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Population

536

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E9 5AZ 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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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E9 5AZ has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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

E9 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Homerton in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Wick ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E9 5AZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 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 E9 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00009213 (shared with 7 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 E9 5AZ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.2%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean46.0%
Other / Mixed19.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around E9 5AZ is moderate at 85 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 offences344
Anti-social behaviour252
Shoplifting198
Public order95
Other theft82

school Local Schools

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Berger Primary School

Good451 pupils0.2 km
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St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.2 km
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Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding94 pupils0.2 km
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Cardinal Pole Catholic School

Good1087 pupils0.3 km
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Ickburgh School

Good159 pupils0.5 km
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Morningside Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.6 km
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The City Academy, Hackney

Outstanding1152 pupils0.6 km
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St John and St James CofE Primary School

Outstanding224 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Carnival Cards0.9 km
  • Ishi Express0.9 km
  • MFR Fruit & Veg Ltd1.0 km
  • Brazilian Centre1.0 km
  • House of Fish0.7 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

164 nearby
  • Doree0.9 km
  • The Melange1.0 km
  • Anatolia Restaurant0.9 km
  • Everyday Sunshine0.4 km
  • UCKG Hackney Foodbank0.8 km
  • + 159 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • People's Choice0.9 km
  • SZS Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • Hackney Garden0.8 km
  • Mighty Munch0.5 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Eagle0.1 km
  • Tiger0.3 km
  • Empress0.9 km
  • Hackney Church Brewery Co0.8 km
  • Chats Palace0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Homerton0.3 km
  • Hackney Central0.9 km
  • London Fields1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Homerton Rail Station0.2 km