E9 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cassland Road, 0.6km 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 5BS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £537k. 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00009201 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASSLAND ROAD, E9 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASSLAND ROAD, E9 5BS.
218
41
£ 51,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 71% social renting, E9 5BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-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 5BS. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 521,500
2 sales · Mean £ 521,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E9 5BS is moderate at 67 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
Ickburgh School
Berger Primary School
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Orchard Primary School
Morningside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Bradstock Supermarket0.2 km
- Candy Shop0.4 km
- Cass Store0.1 km
- Premier (Your Local Food & Wine)0.9 km
- Wells Butchers0.6 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Kenton0.3 km
- Royal Inn on The Park0.8 km
- The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd)0.5 km
- The Gun Public House0.5 km
- The Globe1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- E9 Cafe0.5 km
- Learning Hive Hackney Ltd0.1 km
- Nazar Restuarant0.5 km
- NuDawn Enterprise Ltd0.5 km
- Percy Ingle Bakeries0.5 km
- + 99 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Sun On Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Tubby's Kebab0.9 km
- Well Street Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Oddworks0.9 km
- Rose Garden0.7 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Homerton0.3 km
- Hackney Wick1.0 km
- Hackney Central1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Homerton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E95BS · Data under Open Government Licence