Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London
E9 (Homerton and Hackney Wick): crime, schools, stations and house prices
E9 (Homerton and Hackney Wick) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Homes sold for a median of £515,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 2.8% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 218 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 15 schools with an E9 postcode, and the nearest stations include Homerton, Hackney Central and London Fields.
House prices in E9
275 homes sold in E9 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £515,000. That's 2.8% higher than the 12 months before (£501,000). 1 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 203 | £447,000 |
| Terraced houses | 56 | £903,500 |
| Semi-detached houses | 6 | £885,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 18a Mabley Street, E9 5RH | Flat | £418,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 20 Sutton Square, E9 6EQ | Terraced | £805,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 38, Granard House Bradstock Road, E9 5BN | Flat | £352,500 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 86 Morning Lane, E9 6NA | Terraced | £439,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 32c Ainsworth Road, E9 7LP | Flat | £570,000 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 16 Victoria Park Road, E9 7ND | Flat | £620,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 2 Clarendon Close, E9 7BY | Terraced | £815,000 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Flat 9, 5 Mackintosh Lane, E9 6AB | Flat | £410,000 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Flat 317, 5 King Edward's Road, E9 7SG | Flat | £635,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 8 Gore Road, E9 7HR | Flat | £380,000 |
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 E9
Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 218 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 | 20% |
| Theft from the person | 10% |
| Shoplifting | 8% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Public order | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 27 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E9 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,852 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 E9
15 open schools have an E9 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | 2-5 | 92 |
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Hackney Muslim | Free schools | 4-11 | 629 |
| Orchard Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 518 |
| Lauriston School | Community school | 3-11 | 440 |
| Morningside Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 428 |
| Berger Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 414 |
| Gainsborough Primary School | Community school | 0-11 | 308 |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 233 |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 218 |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 140 |
Secondary schools (4)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| The City Academy, Hackney | Academy sponsor led | 11-19 | 1149 |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School Roman Catholic | Academy converter | 11-19 | 980 |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11-18 | 838 |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 11-19 | 752 |
Special and other schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ickburgh School | Community special school | 3-19 | 184 |
Stations near E9
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Homerton | 0.2 mi |
| Hackney Central | 0.7 mi |
| London Fields | 0.7 mi |
| Hackney Wick | 0.8 mi |
| Cambridge Heath | 1.1 mi |
Council and wards
E9 is covered by Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Wards include Bethnal Green West, Bow East, Bow West, Hackney Wick, Homerton, King's Park and Victoria.
Frequently asked questions
Is E9 a safe area to live?
E9 (Homerton and Hackney Wick) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 218 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above 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 E9?
The median sale price in E9 (Homerton and Hackney Wick) was £515,000 across 275 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 2.8% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near E9?
The nearest stations to the centre of E9 are Homerton (0.2 mi), Hackney Central (0.7 mi), London Fields (0.7 mi) and Hackney Wick (0.8 mi).
How many schools are there in E9?
There are 15 open schools with an E9 postcode, including 9 primary and 4 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers E9?
E9 is covered by Hackney and Tower Hamlets 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.