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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 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.8% 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 £69,266 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 area has 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

219

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

London Fields Population

12,682

Population density

12,462.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

55.59(+83%)

Anti-social behaviour

51.1(+92%)

Theft from the person

27.76(+165%)

Other theft

26.89(+131%)

Vehicle crime

20.03(+106%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £662,250 in London Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,650 up to £2,650,000.

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 London Fields over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,267,500	£986,250	£1,111,250	£1,423,750	£1,548,750
Flats	81	£615,000	£354,000	£494,000	£780,000	£1,010,500
Semi-Detached	3	£2,370,000	£1,938,900	£2,130,500	£2,510,000	£2,622,000
Terraced	12	£1,452,500	£845,000	£1,118,750	£1,606,250	£1,804,125

10 years median price trend in London Fields

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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