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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

All postcodesin Springfield

N166EA

Portland Avenue

N166SB

Portland Avenue

N165RU

Northfield Road

N166DN

Watermint Quay

N166DW

Castlewood Road

E59ES

Harrington Hill

E59BE

Spring Hill

N165BF

Rav Pinter Close

N166SU

Leabourne Road

N165LS

Amhurst Park

N166SS

Rookwood Road

N165LU

Amhurst Park

E59DW

Mount Pleasant Lane

N165PJ

Lewis Gardens

E59HG

High Hill Ferry

N165TW

Stamford Hill

N165RN

Northfield Road

E59UA

Overlea Road

N166EH

Darenth Road

N166DT

Moundfield Road

E59DH

Upper Clapton Road

N156LX

Northdene Gardens

E59BB

Webb Estate

E59EN

Mount Pleasant Lane

E59LE

Moresby Road

N166SH

Ravensdale Road

E59HS

Knightland Road

N165AE

Amhurst Park

E59HQ

Coppermill Lane

E59AS

Clapton Common

N166ED

Darenth Road

N166EX

Summit Estate

E59EH

Springfield

N166AY

Timberwharf Road

E59HU

Warwick Grove

N165AA

Amhurst Parade

N166TH

Ravensdale Road

E59JE

Warwick Grove

N166DH

Castlewood Road

E59LL

Warwick Grove

E59JB

Warwick Grove

E59AU

Fawcett Estate

E59EA

Springfield

N166SP

Rookwood Road

E59JU

The Mount

E59FA

Clapton Common

N165RT

East Bank

N166BS

Craven Walk

E59JA

Warwick Grove

E59AZ

Clapton Common

N166PQ

Kyverdale Road

E59JY

Upper Clapton Road

N166TB

Moundfield Road

E59HL

Bakers Hill

E59EZ

Mount Pleasant Hill

N166DD

Watermint Quay

E59JZ

Upper Clapton Road

E59JD

Warwick Grove

E59EE

Springfield

E59BJ

Ashtead Road

N165LW

Amhurst Park

E59BA

Clapton Common

E59UH

Clapton Common

N166EF

Darenth Road

N166TA

Leabourne Road

E59LR

Warwick Grove

N166BZ

Leadale Road

N165AF

Amhurst Park

N166HJ

Portland Avenue

N166EE

Darenth Road

E59HT

Knightland Road

N166DL

Castlewood Road

N165FB

Shushan Close

N166DE

Craven Walk

E59HA

Harrington Hill

E59LF

Moresby Road

N166RA

Stamford Hill

E59RT

Brampton Close

E59HD

Harrington Hill

E59LP

Warwick Grove

N165PF

Lewis Gardens

E59BH

Ashtead Road

E59LN

Warwick Grove

E59DU

Jessam Avenue

E59AB

Clapton Common

N165LT

Amhurst Park

N165RS

Stamford Hill

E59HH

Big Hill

E59EX

Harrington Hill

E59HJ

Harrington Hill

N166UB

Egerton Road

E59DG

Fawcett Estate

E59HE

Harrington Hill

E59HF

Harrington Hill

N166UA

Egerton Road

N165RY

Stamford Hill

N156NA

Hurstdene Gardens

N166BP

Craven Close

E59SG

Overlea Road

E59AG

Clapton Common