Relocation report

Moving to E9 Hackney Wick

E9 scores 71/100 overall — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 26).

Schools

100/100

Safety

19/100

Green

100/100

Family life

70/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from E9

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo51 min
  • King's Cross37 min
  • Liverpool Street34 min
  • Canary Wharf36 min
  • Paddington56 min
  • Victoria47 min
Council tax

Council Tax in E9 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where E9 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Hackney£2,054
  • Tower Hamlets£1,997

How E9 compares nearby

Moving to E9 — FAQ

What's it like to live in E9?
E9 (Hackney Wick, Hackney) scores 71/100 overall — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 26). Schools 100/100, safety 19/100, green space 100/100, family life 70/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from E9?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 34 minutes to Liverpool Street (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in E9?
Annual Band D council tax in E9 is £1,997 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is E9 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (19/100) and family infrastructure (70/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full E9 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View E9 family report