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.
WICK ROAD, E9 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICK ROAD, E9 5DH.
286
32
£ 51,300 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E9 5DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ickburgh School
Gainsborough Primary School
St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Mossbourne Riverside Academy
Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre
Berger Primary School
Daubeney Primary School
Kingsmead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: E95DH · Data under Open Government Licence