Homerton sits in the London Borough of Hackney, east of Hackney Central and close to the River Lea. It is served by the London Overground at Homerton station, with easy links to Stratford and central London, and is within walking distance of Victoria Park and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Historically a 19th‑century boom suburb with Victorian terraces and light industry, the area now mixes long‑standing communities and social housing with waves of regeneration; Homerton University Hospital remains a major local employer. The ward has a lively local high street, independent cafés and arts activity, and a reputation for strong community groups that balance the pressures of gentrification with grassroots social projects.
Postcode districts covering Homerton
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Islington 2.6 miles4.2 km
- City of Westminster 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Bexley 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Sutton 14.3 miles23 km
- Croydon 13 miles20.9 km
- Slough 24 miles38.7 km
- Harrow 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Basildon 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Watford 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Harlow 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Grays 17 miles27.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hackney Central Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Hackney Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Victoria Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Hackney Wick Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- King's Park Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Lea Bridge Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Hackney Downs Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- London Fields Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Dalston Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Shacklewell Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Bow East Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Haggerston Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
Example postcodes in Homerton
E9 6GA, E9 6QN, E9 6DP, E8 3RB, E5 0LU, E9 6FJ, E9 6JN, E9 6RY, E9 6AE … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 5.3 miles8.6 km
- London Heathrow Airport 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Homerton Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Hackney Central Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Homerton Ad
- Batty Langley's 5 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pan Pacific London 5 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Redchurch Townhouse 4 2 miles3.1 km
- The Rookery 5 3 miles4.8 km
- Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Art'otel London Hoxton 5 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge 5 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- One Aldwych 5 3.9 miles6.3 km
Schools in Homerton
- Berger Primary School Primary
- Cardinal Pole Catholic School Secondary
- Morningside Primary School Primary
- St John and St James C of E Primary School Primary
- The City Academy, Hackney Secondary
- The Urswick School - A C of E Secondary School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hockey Centre Stadium 1.2 miles2 km
- Handball Arena Stadium 1.2 miles2 km
- London Velopark Stadium 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Olympic Stadium Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 1.8 miles2.9 km