Primrose Square Hackney
45 addresses across 1 postcode (E9), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20901712.
43 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 38, D: 1, E: 3). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Hackney costs £2,060 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 80% of premises. The nearest railway station is London Fields, about 620 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 280 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 17 m above sea level. 23 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Well Street Surgery, about 230 m away, with 18 practices within 1.6 km. About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 3% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 286 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
43 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, mid-terrace (18); House, end-terrace (7). Built: 1996-2002 (36); 1991-1995 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (2).
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 D (43% of about 510 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 1.0 km
- Former Frampton Arms and land adjacent to Sherard and Catesby House 47 Well Street, permissioned (260 m)
- 13A Derby Road, permissioned (280 m)
- Frampton Park Community Hall, Frampton Park Estate, permissioned (350 m)
- SAP223 - 27-37 Well Street London: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- 27-37 Well Street London, not permissioned (350 m)
- Morpeth Road garages, permissioned (380 m)
- Lyttleton House, Well Street, permissioned (440 m)
- 40-43 Andrews Road and Ash Grove Bus Garage, not permissioned (730 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 7TS | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Fields 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m |
| Cambridge Heath 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m | |
| Hackney Central 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.0 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Bethnal Green Underground Station | 1.3 km |
| Mile End Underground Station | 1.9 km | |
| Stepney Green Underground Station | 1.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 42 within 800 m; nearest Skipworth Road South Hackney | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 5.3 km |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 4.0 km |
| Car parks | Oaklands School Sixth Form Car Park | 1.1 km |
| EV charging points | 48 within 1.6 km; nearest ubitricity | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.2 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 29.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 18 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Well Street Surgery | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 23 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Sonigra Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 20 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 370 m |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 1.3 km |
| Police station | Tower Hamlets Police | 1.2 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 540 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m; nearest Victoria Park 87 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 17 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,020 m² | 1.1 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,160 m² | 880 m |
Within 800 m: 8 parks and gardens, 110 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 22.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 45 |
23 of the street's 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lauriston School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mowlem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m | No published inspection |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School | Secondary | 11–19 | 690 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| London Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 760 m | No published inspection |
| Morningside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m | No published inspection |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 930 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CoHub - New Kingshold E9 7JE | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| St John Of Jerusalem CE Primary School E9 7JF | School/college/university | 130 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| blah E9 7JF | Manufacturers/packers | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| The Hemingway Pub E9 7JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Lauriston Primary School E9 7JS | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Mega Food and Wine E9 7JA | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Well St. Butchers E9 7JA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 3 Aug 2019 |
| Nourish Contract Catering at Orchard Primary School E9 7BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Tops Pizza – Hackney E9 7JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Well Street Surgery E9 7TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Star Value Foodstore E9 7PX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Pophams Bakery E9 7HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Sonigra Pharmacy E9 7PX | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| The Deli Downstairs E9 7JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 15 Mar 2025 |
| The Lauriston Pub E9 7JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 35 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Redruth Road (41); On or near Ainsworth Road (38); On or near Tryon Crescent (31); On or near Kingshold Road (25); On or near Shore Place (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 3% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 88% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 15% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 90% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- E9 7TS: 45 addresses
Nearby streets
Ainsworth Road · Primrose Square · Cherry Tree Close · Handley Road · Park Close · Moulins Road · Shore Place · Sharon Gardens · Clarendon Close · Bluebell Close · Balcorne Street · Kingshold 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.