Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

WICK ROAD, E9 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICK ROAD, E9 5DH.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E9 5DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E9 5DH combines 69% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E9 5DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wick Road, 0.6km from Mabley Green in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hackney Wick ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00009204 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E9 5DH. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean20.9%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 5DH is above average at 94 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.

Violence and sexual offences151
Anti-social behaviour133
Theft from the person81
Shoplifting65
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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Ickburgh School

Good159 pupils0.4 km
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Gainsborough Primary School

Good278 pupils0.4 km
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St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.6 km
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Mossbourne Riverside Academy

Outstanding474 pupils0.6 km
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Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding94 pupils0.7 km
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Berger Primary School

Good451 pupils0.9 km
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Daubeney Primary School

Requires Improvement509 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding222 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Bradstock Supermarket0.7 km
  • Cass Store0.5 km
  • Premier (Your Local Food & Wine)0.4 km
  • Rahim Brothers Ltd0.4 km
  • Your Local Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Beer Merchants Tap0.5 km
  • Number 90 Ltd0.6 km
  • The Kenton0.9 km
  • Howling Hops0.6 km
  • Lanterna0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Learning Hive Hackney Ltd0.5 km
  • MEplace0.6 km
  • Simply Hooked0.7 km
  • That Green Life UK LTD0.6 km
  • KraPow!0.5 km
  • + 85 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Tubby's Kebab0.4 km
  • Burger And Chop0.6 km
  • Oddworks0.4 km
  • The Hogless Roast0.6 km
  • Wicked Fish0.6 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick0.4 km
  • Homerton0.5 km
  • Stratford International1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hackney Wick Rail Station0.5 km