Homerton | |
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![]() Chat's Palace has been an important local arts centre and music venue for 40 years. It is housed in the former Homerton Library, the new one is close by. | |
Location within Greater London | |
OS grid reference | TQ355855 |
• Charing Cross | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) SW |
London borough | |
Ceremonial county | Greater London |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LONDON |
Postcode district | E9/E5 |
Dialling code | 020 |
Police | Metropolitan |
Fire | London |
Ambulance | London |
UK Parliament | |
London Assembly | |
Homerton (/ˈhɒmərtən/ HOM-ər-tən) is an area in London, England, in the London Borough of Hackney. It is bordered to the west by Hackney Central, to the north by Lower Clapton, in the east by Hackney Wick, Leyton and by South Hackney to the south. In 2019, it had a population of 14,658 people.[1] In terms of ethnicity it was 43.9% White, 33.0% Black, 10.9% Asian and 7.8% Mixed.[1] It covered an area of 0.830 sq kilometres. Homerton ward on Hackney Borough Council is currently represented by three Labour councillors.[2] There are fifty listed buildings located within the boundaries of the ward.[3]