Well Street Hackney
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (E9), about 30 m long. USRN 20900179.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 1998 the median was £60,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6).
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are 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 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Homerton, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cassland Road Gardens, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elsdale Street Surgery, about 240 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2023 | GROUND FLOOR SHOP UNIT, 198 E9 6QT | Other | £500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Dec 1998 | 208 E9 6QT | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (6). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (34% of about 1,920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Well Street Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): A4D Non-residential to residential, London borough of Hackney, Well Street, Well Street Conservation Area, Well Street Local Shopping Centre, Well Street Local Shopping Centre.
- 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)
- Lyttleton House, Well Street, permissioned (280 m)
- Frampton Park Community Hall, Frampton Park Estate, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Frampton Arms and land adjacent to Sherard and Catesby House 47 Well Street, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Bus Depot Hackney Central: up to 142 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Clapton Bus Garage, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- SAP223 - 27-37 Well Street London: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 27-37 Well Street London, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 231a Graham Road, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
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, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 30 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E9 6RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| E9 6QT | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 6 / 24 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 6QT | 98% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| E9 6RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Homerton 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hackney Central 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | |
| London Fields 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 67 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valentine Road South Hackney | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | St James The Great Church Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 66 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 29.8 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elsdale Street Surgery | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 20 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clockwork Pharmacy | 20 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Well Street) | 60 m |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Tower Hamlets Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cassland Road Gardens 1,460 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 87 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | Mabley Green 12 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 460 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 100 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John of Jerusalem, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) south. 97 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John of Jerusalem | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Sutton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Hackney Empire | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Old Tower of Former Church of St Augustine | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Bonner Hall Bridge, Regent's Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Parnell Road Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bethnal Green Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Wick Field | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Limehouse Cut | Tidal water | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Morningside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| The City Academy, Hackney | Secondary | 11–19 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School | Secondary | 11–19 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Olive School, Hackney Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Lauriston School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akdeniz International Supermarket E9 6RG | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2024 |
| Sunlight Caribbean E9 6RG | Other catering premises | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Well Street Fish & Chip Shop E9 6QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2024 |
| Sun On Chinese Take Away E9 6QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Nazar Restuarant E9 6QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Hackney freid an grill E9 6RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Black Cardamom E9 6RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Candy Shop E9 6QT | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| In Vino Veritas E9 6RG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| The Gun E9 6FE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Hackney Quest E9 7AE | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Beans & Bbites E9 6RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| WELL STREET OFF-LICENCE E9 6RG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Morning News Supermarket E9 6RQ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Paulie's E9 6QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 |
| Other theft | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 31 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mead Place (56); On or near Flanders Way (54); On or near Stevens Avenue (38); On or near Retreat Place (30); On or near Brooksbank Street (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 8% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 28% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 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
Nearby streets
Collent Street · Valentine Road · Flanders Way · Cresset Road · Killowen Road · Poole Road · Terrace Road · Bentham Road · Mead Place · Milborne Street · Queen Anne Road · Rivaz Place
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.