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About

Springfield ward lies in the southern part of Hackney, bordering the borough of Tower Hamlets. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced houses and modern housing developments. It contains sections of the Regent's Canal, with the towpath providing a route for walking and cycling. Local geography includes parts of the Hackney Marshes, open green spaces near the River Lea.

The ward includes the historic St. Thomas's Square and its church. Local commerce is focused along Mare Street and Wick Road, serving the community's daily needs. Public transport access is provided by Hackney Wick station, connecting to the London Overground. The area's industrial past is visible in some converted warehouse buildings along the waterways.

Area overview

On average Springfield has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 36.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Springfield is £76,840 per year. There are 5 schools in Springfield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Springfield is home to around 15,319 people, with a population density of about 12,626.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Springfield Population
15,319
Population density
12,626.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.32(+31%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.86(+3%)
Theft from the person
15.93(+70%)
Public order
9.27(+37%)
Other theft
9.01(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,206
40.52%
Other White
2,497
16.3%
Other
1,974
12.89%
African
1,328
8.67%
Caribbean
901
5.88%
Total population: 15,317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,195
30.47%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,105
29.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,287
12.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,251
11.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
910
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 10,487

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,720
33.01%
Social rents from council
1,130
21.68%
Other social rented
927
17.79%
Owns outright
572
10.98%
Owns with a mortgage
539
10.34%
Total households: 5,211

Property prices in Springfield

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£669
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£392K – £815K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £669 per square foot) in Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,634 up to £2,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Springfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,590,000£688
Terraced5£850,000£707
Flats15£437,500£618

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Springfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£353,875£788,750
2017£345,000£695,000
2018£338,000£800,000
2019£360,000£907,500
2020£369,500£930,000
2021£420,000£1,000,000
2022£435,000£870,000
2023£375,000£1,055,000
2024£425,000£1,037,500
2025£374,000£700,000
2026£437,500£1,062,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£537£595
2017£607£601
2018£559£712
2019£584£598
2020£609£532
2021£666£470
2022£750£584
2023£557£770
2024£635£627
2025£608£687
2026£629£707
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Springfield 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 Springfield ward.

Local councillors

Michael Levy

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shaul Krautwirt

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simche Steinberger

Springfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Springfield

Is Springfield safe?

Springfield records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Springfield?

The median sale price in Springfield is £505,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Springfield?

Springfield has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Springfield?

Springfield scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Springfield sits around rank 2,157 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 Springfield?

The average household income in Springfield is around £76,840 per year, and 36% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Springfield?

Springfield is represented by 3 elected councillors: Michael Levy (Conservative and Unionist Party), Shaul Krautwirt (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simche Steinberger (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Springfield

E59BG

Overlea Road

N166UD

Egerton Road

E59EU

Jessam Avenue

E59DR

The Mount

N166HA

Portland Avenue

E59LA

Upper Clapton Road

N166RH

Leweston Place

N165LP

Amhurst Park

E59AJ

Clapton Common

N165DH

Amhurst Park

N166QX

Stamford Hill

N166DJ

Castlewood Road

N166AG

Saw Mill Way

N166DA

Leadale Road

N166TU

Stamford Hill

E59AE

Clapton Common

E59HR

Knightland Road

N166SJ

Priestley Close

N166DU

Castlewood Road

E59AT

Keir Hardie Estate

E59BL

Spring Hill

N166DS

Grant Terrace

E59HY

Warwick Grove

E59HX

Warwick Grove

N165RR

Stamford Hill

E59LB

Upper Clapton Road

N165RX

East Bank

E59EF

Springfield

E59BD

Webb Estate

N166UE

Egerton Road

E59UG

Yizal Close

E59LU

Leaside Road

E59EP

Moreton Close

N166TD

Moundfield Road

N166EB

Darenth Road

E59AQ

Overlea Road

N166SX

Leabourne Road

E59JG

Mount Pleasant Lane

N166QU

Stamford Hill

E59DP

The Mount

N165LR

Amhurst Park

N166BU

Craven Walk

E59AR

Overlea Road

N166TJ

Ravensdale Road

N166TR

Olinda Road

N156AN

Craven Park Road

E59FU

Clapton Common

E59LT

Warwick Grove

N166DB

Timberwharf Road

E59LW

Warwick Grove

N166SD

Egerton Road

E59DZ

Springfield

N166TW

Egerton Road

N166TS

Olinda Road

N166QT

Stamford Hill

N166AN

Saw Mill Way

E59DF

Jessam Avenue

N166DQ

Leadale Road

E59HZ

Warwick Grove

N166BX

Craven Walk

N166AF

Saw Mill Way

N166PT

Kyverdale Road

E59EY

Harrington Hill

E59LD

Moresby Road

N166BL

Craven Walk

E59EG

Holmbury View

N166TP

Olinda Road

E59LJ

Sach Road

N166RJ

Leweston Place

E59EW

Mount Pleasant Lane

N166DX

Castlewood Road

E59DX

Springfield

E59DY

Springfield

N165EH

Stanard Close

E59BN

Lingwood Road

E59AX

Fawcett Estate

N156AG

Craven Park Road

E59JF

Warwick Grove

E59LH

Muston Road

N156AE

Craven Park Road

N166BT

Craven Walk

N165LL

Stamford Hill

N166DG

Leadale Road

E59AP

Clapton Common

E59EB

Springfield

E59DQ

Fawcett Estate

E59AF

Broadway Mews

N165LG

Stamford Hill

E59HB

Harrington Hill

E59EQ

Hawkwood Mount

N166TY

Stamford Hill

E59SN

Belz Terrace

E59FF

Warwick Grove

E59DN

Mount Pleasant Lane

N166SL

Rookwood Road

N166HD

Portland Avenue

N166TT

Stamford Hill

N165RJ

East Bank

N166DF

Maple Close

E59PX

Alcester Crescent