E9 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wick Road, 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 5AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% 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 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 27.4% year-on-year. 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 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00009212 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICK ROAD, E9 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICK ROAD, E9 5AE.
271
34
£ 45,300 /yr
45%
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
E9 5AE has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E9 5AE. The average age is 34.4. 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
£ 360,000
10 sales · Mean £ 357,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E9 5AE is moderate at 76 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
St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre
Ickburgh School
Berger Primary School
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Morningside Primary School
The City Academy, Hackney
St John and St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Bad Coffee0.9 km
- Natura Cafe1.0 km
- Pearl Coffee House & Bar0.9 km
- Refill Therapy Ltd1.0 km
- Ohba Leaf Hackney0.7 km
- + 106 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Schnitzelland0.9 km
- Kyr Kitchen1.0 km
- New Noodle Bar0.9 km
- Peloton Pizza0.6 km
- Swift Caribbean Delights0.6 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Silverfield Chemist0.8 km
- Fresh Halal (tesco)0.9 km
- Adonis Supermarket0.6 km
- Kacey's Off Licence & Newsagents0.6 km
- Costsaver0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Empress1.0 km
- Every Cloud0.9 km
- Hackney Church Brewery Co1.0 km
- Peoples Park Tavern0.7 km
- The Hawke0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Homerton0.2 km
- Hackney Wick1.0 km
- Hackney Central1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Homerton Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E95AE · Data under Open Government Licence