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Hackney Wick

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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

135

Deprivation level

9/10

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

43.96(+45%)

Anti-social behaviour

39.65(+49%)

Shoplifting

17.06(+69%)

Theft from the person

16.74(+60%)

Other theft

12.92(+11%)

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

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £508,000 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	45	£470,000	£287,000	£396,000	£587,500	£742,000
Semi-Detached	1	£1,095,000	£1,095,000	£1,095,000	£1,095,000	£1,095,000
Terraced	17	£760,000	£521,255	£650,000	£1,050,000	£1,306,812

10 years median price trend in Hackney Wick

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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