E9 5BB 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 5BB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E9 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00009216 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E9 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E9 5BB.
381
35
£ 51,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E9 5BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E9 5BB has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E9 5BB. The average age is 34.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E9 5BB is moderate at 78 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
Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre
Berger Primary School
St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Morningside Primary School
Ickburgh School
Orchard Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Marsh Hilll News0.8 km
- Regal Pharmacy0.9 km
- The Castle Cinema0.8 km
- Umut & Son1.0 km
- ISHI Express0.9 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Chats Palace0.7 km
- The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd)0.6 km
- The Baxters Court0.8 km
- The Kenton0.1 km
- The Gun Public House0.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Chats Palace Arts Centre0.7 km
- La Mela0.8 km
- Venerdi0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Crystal Cafe0.7 km
- + 159 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Imperial Flavors East0.8 km
- Rose Garden0.8 km
- Rasui Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- Jijigo0.9 km
- Great Wall0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Food Store0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Homerton0.4 km
- Hackney Central0.9 km
- London Fields1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Homerton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E95BB · Data under Open Government Licence