Cypress Close London, Hackney
43 addresses across 1 postcode (E5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20950306.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £450,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 17).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Hackney costs £2,060 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Clapton, about 380 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stoke Newington Common, is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fountayne Road Medical Practice, about 270 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 533 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £291,750 | £123,000 | £460,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £373,750 | £372,500 | £375,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 19 E5 8RB | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 2024 | 29 E5 8RB | Flat or maisonette | £460,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 17 E5 8RB | Flat or maisonette | £123,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Nov 2022 | 31 E5 8RB | Other | £400,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 29 E5 8RB | Flat or maisonette | £375,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Apr 2015 | 19 E5 8RB | Flat or maisonette | £372,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2006 | 18 E5 8RB | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (20); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (12); 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Hackney in 2026-27: Band D £2,060 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,374 | £1,602 | £1,831 | £2,060 | £2,518 | £2,976 | £3,434 | £4,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): London borough of Hackney.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 18 Rossendale Street, permissioned (160 m)
- 130 Cazenove Road, permissioned (300 m)
- 47 Lea Bridge Road, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at 47 Lea Bridge Road: up to 20 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 28 Powell Road E5 8DJ, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 13A Rendlesham Road E5 8PQ, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Wilmer Place, London N16 0BJ, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 54-54a Clapton Common, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 23 m and 24 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E5 8RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clapton 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 380 m |
| Rectory Road 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Stoke Newington 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Geldeston Road Upper Clapton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tower Pier Tower Hill | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James The Great Church Car Park | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 64 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 29.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fountayne Road Medical Practice | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asvacare | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clapton Dental Surgery | 200 m |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Stoke Newington Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zaga Supermarket Cashzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoke Newington Common 7,620 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Springfield Park 14 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Millfields Recreation Ground 9.7 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 187, 189, 191, High Street N16, a listed building (Grade II*), 820 m (0.5 miles) west. 45 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 187, 189, 191, High Street N16 | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Springfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 850 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Pond House | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Abney Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Warwick Reservoir West | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| East Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Warwick Reservoir East | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Wick Field | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 43 |
11 of the street's 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hackney: see them on the Hackney page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 170 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benthal Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrington Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Patten Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millfields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clapton Girls' Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lubavitch Boys' Primary School Orthodox Jewish | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ming E5 8RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| A1 Fresh E5 8RL | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| BK FOODS E5 8RL | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Zaga Supermarket E5 8RL | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Royal Sovereign Public House E5 8RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Feeling Zen E5 8RD | Distributors/Transporters | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kosher Special Ltd ta Prime Cut E5 9BU | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Boi Gordo Deli & Butchers Ltd E5 9BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Safedale Chemist E5 9BU | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Fishland Ltd E5 9BU | Retailers - other | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Didim Supermarket Limited E5 9BU | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Kleins Mini Market E5 9BU | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Fisherman's Inn E5 9BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Chicken Hut E5 9BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco E5 9BU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 |
| Public order | 51 |
| Theft from the person | 42 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Vehicle crime | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Upper Clapton Road (103); On or near Petrol Station (84); On or near Rossington Street (48); On or near Northwold Road (46); On or near Narford Road (43).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 69% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 16% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 32% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 17 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E5 8RB: 43 addresses
Nearby streets
Charnwood Street · Northwold Road · Rectory Road · Rossendale Street · Narford Road · Briggeford Close · Hogan Way · Reighton Road · Rossington Street · Durlston Road · Evering Road · Geldeston Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.