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Hackney Wick

About

Hackney Wick is a ward in the London Borough of Hackney, located in the northeastern part of the city. It sits along the River Lea and borders the Olympic Park, making it a key area for regeneration and development. The ward is known for its industrial heritage, with many former warehouses now repurposed as creative studios and workspaces. Public transport links include Hackney Wick Overground station, providing easy access to central London.

The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a growing number of housing developments alongside longstanding industrial sites. Hackney Wick is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Victoria Park and the Lee Valley Navigation. The ward has a strong arts and culture scene, with numerous galleries, street art, and events hosted in the area. Its proximity to the Olympic Park has brought increased investment and attention in recent years.

Area overview

On average Hackney Wick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hackney Wick is £50,838 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.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

155

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Hackney Wick Population

12,308

Population density

7,530.1 per km²

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

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

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Hackney Wick area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £1,494,060.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackney Wick over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	56	£463,750	£279,188	£385,000	£581,875	£780,500
Semi-Detached	1	£1,095,000	£1,095,000	£1,095,000	£1,095,000	£1,095,000
Terraced	23	£795,000	£551,500	£659,250	£1,012,500	£1,363,500

10 years median price trend in Hackney Wick

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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