Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

E9 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E9 5AX.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E9 5AX 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E9 5AX has a significant social housing presence — 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E9 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 5AX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00009218 (shared with 3 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 5AX. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.7%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean47.4%
Other / Mixed19.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E9 5AX is moderate at 80 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 offences333
Anti-social behaviour250
Shoplifting197
Public order87
Other theft85

school Local Schools

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Berger Primary School

Good451 pupils0.2 km
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Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding94 pupils0.2 km
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St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils0.3 km
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Cardinal Pole Catholic School

Good1087 pupils0.3 km
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Morningside Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.5 km
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Ickburgh School

Good159 pupils0.5 km
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Orchard Primary School

Good654 pupils0.6 km
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St John and St James CofE Primary School

Outstanding224 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Marsh Hilll News0.8 km
  • Carnival Cards1.0 km
  • Ishi Express1.0 km
  • Regal Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Morning News Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 81 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Chats Palace0.6 km
  • The Gun Public House0.2 km
  • Heart of Hackney0.9 km
  • Old Ship Hackney0.9 km
  • The Spread Eagle (RDHC Ltd)0.5 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

173 nearby
  • Chats Palace Arts Centre0.6 km
  • La Mela0.8 km
  • Doree1.0 km
  • Venerdi0.8 km
  • Dumplings Inc0.2 km
  • + 168 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Imperial Flavors East0.8 km
  • People's Choice1.0 km
  • SZS Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
  • Romeo's Pizza0.3 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl Food Store0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Homerton0.4 km
  • Hackney Central0.9 km
  • London Fields1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Homerton Rail Station0.3 km