Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London
E5 (Clapton): crime, schools, stations and house prices
E5 (Clapton) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Hackney and Waltham Forest. Homes sold for a median of £560,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 3.3% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 101 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 19 schools with an E5 postcode, and the nearest stations include Clapton, Rectory Road and Hackney Downs.
House prices in E5
350 homes sold in E5 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £560,000. That's 3.3% higher than the 12 months before (£542,250). 1 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 235 | £480,000 |
| Terraced houses | 103 | £1,100,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 10, Willington Court, 8 Mandeville Street, E5 0DQ | Flat | £600,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 13 Median Road, E5 0PF | Flat | £500,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 38 Southwold Road, E5 9PT | Semi-detached | £1,300,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 40, Birchington House Pembury Road, E5 8LD | Flat | £357,500 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, 157 Clarence Road, E5 8EE | Flat | £607,000 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 31a Cotesbach Road, E5 9QJ | Flat | £700,000 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 10 Radbourne Close, E5 0TB | Flat | £675,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 10 Framlingham Close, E5 9PR | Terraced | £628,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 51 Roding Road, E5 0DN | Terraced | £1,379,507 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 108 Glenarm Road, E5 0NA | Terraced | £1,571,856 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in E5
Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 101 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21% |
| Theft from the person | 8% |
| Vehicle crime | 7% |
| Public order | 7% |
| Other theft | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 37 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E5 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (15,059 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in E5
19 open schools have an E5 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (10)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Community School | Community school | 3-11 | 634 |
| Rushmore Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 455 |
| Nightingale Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 384 |
| Daubeney Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 382 |
| Southwold Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 341 |
| Northwold Primary School | Academy converter | 2-11 | 316 |
| Mandeville Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 266 |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 209 |
| Harrington Hill Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 203 |
| Lubavitch Boys' Primary School Orthodox Jewish | Academy sponsor led | 5-11 | 113 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11-18 | 1432 |
| Clapton Girls' Academy | Academy converter | 11-19 | 1169 |
Special and other schools (7)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School Charadi Jewish | Other independent school | 3-11 | 508 |
| Beis Trana Girls' School | Other independent school | 3-16 | 271 |
| Ohr Emes | Other independent school | 3-11 | 162 |
| Stormont House School | Community special school | 11-17 | 131 |
| Al-Falah Primary School | Other independent school | 5-11 | 105 |
| Leaways School | Other independent special school | 7-18 | 72 |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School | Free schools alternative provision | 12-16 | 17 |
Stations near E5
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Clapton | 0.2 mi |
| Rectory Road | 0.6 mi |
| Hackney Downs | 0.8 mi |
| Hackney Central | 0.9 mi |
| Stoke Newington | 0.9 mi |
| Lea Bridge | 0.9 mi |
| Homerton | 1 mi |
Council and wards
E5 is covered by Hackney and Waltham Forest. Wards include Cazenove, Hackney Central, Hackney Downs, Homerton, King's Park, Lea Bridge and Springfield.
Frequently asked questions
Is E5 a safe area to live?
E5 (Clapton) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 101 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in E5?
The median sale price in E5 (Clapton) was £560,000 across 350 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 3.3% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near E5?
The nearest stations to the centre of E5 are Clapton (0.2 mi), Rectory Road (0.6 mi), Hackney Downs (0.8 mi) and Hackney Central (0.9 mi).
How many schools are there in E5?
There are 19 open schools with an E5 postcode, including 10 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers E5?
E5 is covered by Hackney and Waltham Forest councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.