E9 postcode district in north-east London is experiencing active gentrification with mixed property performance. Over the past five years, residential prices declined at a compound annual rate of 1.7%, whilst rental growth advanced at 5.2% annually, indicating stronger investor demand for lettings than capital appreciation. Population increased modestly by 1.7% during the same period. The district's trajectory score of 48.2 out of 100 positions it at the 38th percentile nationally, reflecting average medium-term prospects. This divergence between negative price growth and positive rental growth suggests the area appeals primarily to buy-to-let investors rather than those seeking near-term capital gains, though ongoing gentrification patterns may alter market dynamics.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Homerton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
45 planning applications submitted in E9 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 3 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Demolition and redevelopment of the site to provide 28 new residential dwellings and associated refuse storage, cycle storage and landscaping.Mar 2026 · pending
- Erection of a two-storey extension to Block 8 to provide a replacement fire escape stairwell, following the demolition of the existing external staircase (Retrospective)Mar 2026 · pending
- Change of Use of No.s 6 and 7 Trelawney Estate from Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) to children's care homes (Use Class C2) and the erection of outbuildings within the rear gardens and the provision of cycle storage.Mar 2026 · pending
Homerton (E9) common questions
Is Homerton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Homerton (E9) as Active. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 56% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Homerton safe?
Homerton has a safety score of 37/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Homerton?
The average property price in Homerton (E9) is £1.02m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Homerton?
The median monthly rent in Homerton (E9) is £2,385 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Homerton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Clapton (E5), Cambridge (CB23), Lewisham (SE13), Highbury (N5), Crystal Palace (SE19). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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