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About

London Fields ward sits in the northeastern part of the London Borough of Hackney. The area is primarily defined by its namesake park, a large green space that serves as a central hub. The ward is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing and modern apartment developments. Its main thoroughfares include Mare Street and Broadway Market, which provide local shopping and services.

The park itself contains London Fields Lido, a historic outdoor swimming pool that operates year-round. The area has a practical, neighbourhood feel, with many independent shops and cafes concentrated along the market street. Residential streets branch off from the main roads, creating a quieter environment away from the busier commercial sections. Hackney Downs railway station provides transport links from the ward's western edge.

Area overview

On average London Fields has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 215 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 39.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in London Fields is £69,411 per year. There are 3 schools in London Fields: 3 primary (3 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. London Fields is home to around 12,682 people, with a population density of about 12,462.7 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
215
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

London Fields Population
12,682
Population density
12,462.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.54(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.94(+90%)
Theft from the person
29.96(+219%)
Other theft
25.71(+125%)
Vehicle crime
18.53(+98%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,482
35.34%
Other White
2,076
16.37%
African
1,186
9.35%
Caribbean
1,024
8.07%
Other
893
7.04%
Total population: 12,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,083
56.55%
No qualifications
1,654
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,182
10.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
7.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
578
5.37%
Total 16+ residents: 10,757

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,535
27.49%
Social rents from council
1,206
21.6%
Other social rented
1,136
20.34%
Owns with a mortgage
880
15.76%
Owns outright
520
9.31%
Total households: 5,584

Property prices in London Fields

Median price£665,000
Price per sq ft£812
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£490K – £1.1M

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 (about £812 per square foot) in London Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £3,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£1,493,750£1,260
Terraced14£1,365,000£966
Flats75£580,000£796

10-year price trendmedian sale price in London Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Fields.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535,000£1,190,000£1,134,250
2017£547,500£1,900,000£1,165,000
2018£585,000£1,610,000£1,147,850
2019£500,000£1,825,000£1,026,563
2020£637,500£1,100,000£1,140,000
2021£570,000£1,314,750£1,250,000
2022£615,000£1,875,000£1,413,000
2023£550,000£2,200,000£1,261,000
2024£640,000£2,637,500£1,400,000
2025£655,000£1,645,500£1,455,000
2026£500,000£2,225,000£1,375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Fields.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£658£937£1,006
2017£780£1,023£936
2018£829£757£875
2019£702£1,053£856
2020£848£936£943
2021£801£1,001£879
2022£820£1,149£1,194
2023£774£1,123£1,048
2024£941£1,431£1,037
2025£875£1,267£1,079
2026£700£637
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for London Fields in the last year.

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 London Fields ward.

Local councillors

Anntoinette Bramble

London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Brenda Puech

London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kwame Otiende

London Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about London Fields

Is London Fields safe?

London Fields records about 215 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in London Fields?

The median sale price in London Fields is £665,000 (about £812 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in London Fields?

London Fields has 3 primary schools (3 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is London Fields?

London Fields scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in London Fields sits around rank 11,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in London Fields?

The average household income in London Fields is around £69,411 per year, and 40% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for London Fields?

London Fields is represented by 3 elected councillors: Anntoinette Bramble (Labour and Co-operative Party), Brenda Puech (Green Party) and Kwame Otiende (Green Party).

All postcodesin London Fields

E84EN

Haggerston Road

E84LW

Middleton Road

E83EY

Morland Estate

E83AP

Queensbridge Road

E83AJ

Queensbridge Road

E83JD

London Fields

E84NA

Trederwen Road

E83JN

Lenthall Road

E84RH

Ash Grove

E84EW

Frederick Terrace

E83LT

Malvern Road

E83PR

London Lane

E83XW

Holly Street

E83FX

Helmsley Street

E83GE

Buxted Road

E83BS

Forest Road

E83BL

Forest Road

E83ND

Albion Drive

E83BU

Queensbridge Road

E84RA

Duncan Road

E83QS

Richmond Road

E83LE

Mapledene Road

E84QJ

Broadway Market

E83GG

Holly Street

E84FX

Andrews Road

E84QS

Sheep Lane

E83JB

London Fields

E83LJ

Malvern Road

E84BJ

Middleton Road

E84ES

Albion Square

E83LA

London Fields

E83LQ

London Fields

E84LU

Fields Estate

E83PE

Martello Street

E83RR

Mentmore Terrace

E83BB

Jacaranda Grove

E84QU

Ada Street

E84PH

Broadway Market

E83XT

Holly Street

E84LX

Albion Drive

E84DW

Middleton Road

E84QL

Andrews Road

E83XB

Celandine Drive

E84BD

Glebe Road

E83LU

Lavender Grove

E84PF

Welshpool Street

E83LX

Queensbridge Road

E83LD

Mulberry Road

E84QF

Andrews Road

E84AE

Kingsland Road

E83LN

Mapledene Estate

E83HX

Forest Grove

E83PJ

Lamb Lane

E83GH

Holly Street

E83AD

Parkholme Road

E83SD

Sidworth Street

E83DQ

Mentmore Terrace

E84LL

Middleton Road

E83EG

Lansdowne Drive

E83HN

Richmond Road

E84QN

Andrews Road

E83EJ

Morland Estate

E83PN

Mentmore Terrace

E84LZ

Albion Drive

E83LY

Mare Street

E84RP

Mare Street

E83RD

Mare Street

E84TR

Grand Union Crescent

E83EU

London Fields West Side

E83XF

Celandine Drive

E83EQ

Morland Estate

E83DA

Mayfield Close

E83XR

Holly Street

E83NU

Mare Street

E83HQ

Rochford Walk

E84RS

Mare Street

E83XN

Holly Street

E83XQ

Celandine Drive

E83PL

Lamb Lane

E84DA

Kingsland Road

E84LR

Ropewalk Mews

E83ZE

London Fields

E83JT

Beehive Close

E83FW

Mare Street

E83GZ

Lomas Drive

E83SF

Bayford Street

E83AL

Mentmore Terrace

E83FA

Bocking Street

E83QD

Mare Street

E84NL

Shrubland Road

E83HG

Rochford Walk

E83FU

London Lane

E83QP

Martello Street

E84DT

Arbutus Street

E83ZD

London Fields

E84RL

Andrews Road

E83QW

Richmond Road

E83PA

Ellingfort Road

E84RG

Mare Street

E83HF

Hopwood Walk