E9 5BY 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 5BY is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00009215 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASSLAND ROAD, E9 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASSLAND ROAD, E9 5BY.
164
37
£ 51,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E9 5BY 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
With 86% social renting, E9 5BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5BY. 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
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
£ 390,000
2 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E9 5BY is moderate at 71 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
St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Venerdi1.0 km
- E9 Cafe0.4 km
- Learning Hive Hackney Ltd0.2 km
- Nazar Restuarant0.4 km
- NuDawn Enterprise Ltd0.4 km
- + 110 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Bradstock Supermarket0.1 km
- Candy Shop0.4 km
- Cass Store0.2 km
- Wells Butchers0.5 km
- 3 Roses Supermarket0.6 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Baxters Court1.0 km
- The Kenton0.2 km
- Hackney Church Brewery Co1.0 km
- The Gun Public House0.4 km
- The Albion0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Sun On Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Well Street Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Rose Garden0.8 km
- Jijigo1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl Food Store0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Homerton0.4 km
- Hackney Central1.1 km
- Hackney Wick1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Homerton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E95BY · Data under Open Government Licence