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Hackney Wick

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About

Hackney Wick is a ward in East London, primarily defined by the industrial and artistic transformation of its post-industrial landscape. The area sits on a complex junction of waterways, bordered by the River Lea, the Lee Navigation, and the Hertford Union Canal. This network of canals and former factory sites now hosts a high concentration of artist studios, creative workspaces, and repurposed warehouses, giving the area its distinct character. The built environment is a mix of modern residential developments and low-rise industrial units.

The ward is anchored by the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to its south, a legacy of the 2012 Games which continues to influence local development. Hackney Wick station provides a key transport link via the London Overground. The area's social fabric is closely tied to its creative economy, with many venues and businesses operating from converted industrial buildings. The towpaths along the canals serve as central pedestrian routes, connecting the various workspaces, cafes, and housing estates within this densely built area.

Area overview

On average Hackney Wick has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hackney Wick is £60,436 per year. There are 5 schools in Hackney Wick: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Hackney Wick is home to around 12,308 people, with a population density of about 7,530.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Hackney Wick Population
12,308
Population density
7,530.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.14(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.25(+57%)
Shoplifting
22.91(+129%)
Theft from the person
21.21(+126%)
Other theft
13.24(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,127
33.53%
African
1,966
15.97%
Other White
1,402
11.39%
Caribbean
1,131
9.19%
Other
732
5.95%
Total population: 12,310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,667
46.2%
No qualifications
1,818
18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,395
13.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
9.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
717
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 10,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,378
27.86%
Social rents from council
1,200
24.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,072
21.67%
Owns with a mortgage
689
13.93%
Owns outright
361
7.3%
Total households: 4,946

Property prices in Hackney Wick

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £611,391 in Hackney Wick area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hackney Wick in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Wick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£2,710,000£10,627
Flats60£478,500£7,838
Semi-Detached1£830,000£9,540
Terraced24£891,400£9,020

10 years median price trend in Hackney Wick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.

All postcodes in Hackney Wick

E97AD

Valentine Road

E152GZ

Hackney Wick

E95ED

Harrowgate Road

E203AQ

Parkes Street

E95NE

Lavington Close

E95BU

Cassland Road

E95JU

Buxhall Crescent

E95RU

Mabley Street

E97BS

Harrowgate Road

E95BS

Cassland Road

E95LB

Beanacre Close

E95JJ

Daintry Way

E95BB

Bentham Road

E95EY

Homer Road

E203BS

East Bay Lane

E95GR

Chapman Road

E95NB

Berkshire Road

E95DE

Danesdale Road

E95RZ

Mabley Street

E95HE

Eastway

E95EJ

Cadogan Terrace

E97AH

Queen Anne Road

E203AU

Copper Street

E95LG

Felstead Street

E95JQ

Eastway

E95BZ

Bradstock Road

E95RE

Chevet Street

E95EQ

Cadogan Terrace

E95AY

Wick Road

E95LS

Merriam Avenue

E97ES

Terrace Road

E95NG

Merriam Avenue

E95PD

Corsley Way

E95AN

Wick Road

E95TD

Kenworthy Road

E97AP

Meynell Road

E97BL

Gascoyne Road

E95DD

Annis Road

E95JN

Shalbourne Square

E97AJ

Queen Anne Road

E95LR

Leabank Square

E95JA

Eastway

E95BP

Hartlake Road

E95HS

Crowfoot Close

E203AJ

Parkes Street

E95GZ

Eastway

E95RF

Kenworthy Road

E95AR

Wick Road

E95JW

Eastway

E95BE

Bradstock Road

E95RH

Mabley Street

E95EA

Christie Road

E95RX

Mabley Street

E95BW

Bradstock Road

E97AL

Cassland Road

E203BA

Hackney Wick

E95NL

Southmoor Way

E95NY

Windsor Wharf

E95TG

Mabley Street

E95GX

Farleigh Road

E95ET

St Anthony's Close

E95HQ

Eastway

E95SN

Hassett Road

E95DJ

Hackney Wick

E95LP

Leabank Square

E95FU

Cadogan Close

E95EE

Cadogan Terrace

E95AL

Cassland Road

E203AZ

Forbes Lane

E203AH

Parkes Street

E97BN

Gascoyne Road

E95LN

Wallis Road

E97AB

Kenton Road

E95SW

Hassett Road

E95DR

Hackney Wick

E95DW

Chapman Road

E95HF

Lavington Close

E95JF

Eastway

E95BG

Bradstock Road

E95HG

Eastway

E95TF

Wallis Road

E95AX

Hackney Wick

E95JL

Mallard Close

E95SG

Oriel Road

E95EB

Harrowgate Road

E95EG

Cadogan Terrace

E95NZ

Meadow Close

E95LX

Prince Edward Road

E95BY

Cassland Road

E95JS

Inglesham Walk

E95DS

Felstead Street

E95TA

Homer Road

E95DF

Bramshaw Road

E95NJ

Chisledon Walk

E95BA

Kenton Road

E152HB

Hackney Wick

E95RJ

Mabley Street

E203AR

Tandy Place

E95SS

Ballance Road

E95AJ

Cassland Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.