Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Hackney: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, Hackney Central Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E9 6DX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
27Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 97 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 134 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St John and St James CofE Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
269crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 269 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 136.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
42GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 41 GP, 1 hospital, 33 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GP OUT OF HOURS BASE SERVICE OOH — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Hackney Central Rail Station0.3 mi
Homerton Rail Station0.3 mi
Hackney Downs Rail Station0.5 mi
64 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
41green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.20 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
89shops & libraries
- 75 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Hackney Morning Lane Superstore — 0.1 mi
In Hackney, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Hackney, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near E9 6DX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in E9.
Average sold price by property type across the E9 district, 2021–2026.
About E9 6DX
E9 6DX scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Hackney Morning Lane Superstore 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E9 6DX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,831 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 134 schools within the typical catchment area, including 37 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 60 rated Good. The nearest school is St John and St James CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 269 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 41 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 33 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GP OUT OF HOURS BASE SERVICE OOH, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is HOMERTON HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
