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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, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 3 schools in Hackney Wick: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Hackney Wick Population

12,308

Population density

7,530.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£595,000

Price per sq ft£778

Sales (last 12 months)103

Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £795K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £778 per square foot) in Hackney Wick area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Wick over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£2,710,000	£987	£2,710,000	£2,710,000	£2,710,000	£2,710,000
Terraced	23	£890,800	£846	£611,500	£792,500	£1,028,500	£1,296,000
Semi-Detached	2	£885,000	£886	£835,500	£857,500	£912,500	£934,500
Flats	77	£480,000	£739	£288,000	£360,000	£715,000	£802,600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Wick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£368,000	—	£690,000
2017	£382,500	£680,000	£755,000
2018	£375,000	£2,925,000	£845,000
2019	£398,750	—	£650,000
2020	£447,500	—	£790,000
2021	£504,125	£831,500	£915,000
2022	£500,000	£1,800,000	£790,000
2023	£427,500	£662,500	£877,500
2024	£427,500	£800,000	£818,000
2025	£470,000	£1,095,000	£891,400
2026	£417,500	£885,000	£887,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hackney Wick.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£539	—	£551
2017	£591	£590	£743
2018	£586	£931	£727
2019	£661	—	£714
2020	£707	—	£706
2021	£757	£739	£692
2022	£680	£792	£789
2023	£700	£699	£873
2024	£675	£738	£803
2025	£752	£1,169	£814
2026	£665	£886	£878

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374

Band B£1,602

Band C£1,831

Band D£2,060

Band E£2,518

Band F£2,976

Band G£3,434

Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hackney Wick ward.

Local councillors

Aaron Briddon

Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jam Anker

Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tyrone Scott

Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hackney Wick

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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