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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 moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 16 schools in Springfield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
102
Deprivation level
9/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
33.55(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.84(+23%)
Theft from the person
15.41(+47%)
Other theft
8.81(-24%)
Public order
8.75(+31%)
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

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Springfield in the 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 Springfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats23£375,000
Semi-Detached2£1,287,500
Terraced10£766,453

10 years median price trend in Springfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield.

Data Sources

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