E9 5BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km 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 5BP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 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 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00009215 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E9 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E9 5BP.
164
37
£ 51,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E9 5BP 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
E9 5BP has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 5BP. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E9 5BP is moderate at 79 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
St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Berger Primary School
Ickburgh School
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Orchard Primary School
Morningside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Regal Pharmacy1.0 km
- The Castle Cinema0.8 km
- ISHI Express0.9 km
- Kingsmead Food Centre1.0 km
- VINTAGE BOTTLE0.9 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Kingsmead Community Cafe1.0 km
- Venerdi0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Crystal Cafe0.7 km
- Homerton Grove Adventure Playground (Hackeny Play Association)0.7 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Rose Garden0.7 km
- Rasui Indian Kitchen1.0 km
- Great Wall0.4 km
- Sun On Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Well Street Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd)0.6 km
- Hackney Church Brewery Co1.0 km
- The Baxters Court1.0 km
- The Kenton0.2 km
- The Gun Public House0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Food Store0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Homerton0.3 km
- Hackney Central1.1 km
- Hackney Wick1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Homerton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E95BP · Data under Open Government Licence