E9 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kenton Road, 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 5BA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00009218 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENTON ROAD, E9 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENTON ROAD, E9 5BA.
310
35
£ 45,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E9 5BA 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
Social renting makes up 85% of tenure in E9 5BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-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 E9 5BA. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E9 5BA is moderate at 82 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
Berger Primary School
Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Morningside Primary School
Orchard Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
The City Academy, Hackney
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Marsh Hilll News0.8 km
- Regal Pharmacy0.9 km
- The Castle Cinema0.8 km
- Umut & Son0.9 km
- Caribbean Market1.0 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Chats Palace0.6 km
- The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd)0.6 km
- The Baxters Court0.7 km
- The Kenton0.1 km
- The Gun Public House0.2 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Chats Palace Arts Centre0.7 km
- La Mela0.8 km
- Venerdi0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Crystal Cafe0.7 km
- + 178 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Imperial Flavors East0.8 km
- Rose Garden0.8 km
- Best Mangal1.0 km
- Rasui Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- Tasty Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Big Belly Chef1.0 km
- Travelodge London Hackney1.0 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Food Store0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Homerton0.5 km
- Hackney Central0.8 km
- London Fields1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Homerton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E95BA · Data under Open Government Licence