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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£502,500
Price per sq ft£622
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£382K – £788K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 (about £622 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£577
Terraced4£840,000£688
Flats15£437,500£607

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£581£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

E59EJ

Springfield

E59DD

Mount Pleasant Lane

N165LX

Amhurst Park

E59ER

Springfield Gardens

E59AH

Overlea Road

N166ET

Portland Avenue

E59LS

Warwick Grove

N166TL

Olinda Road

N166AE

Saw Mill Way

N166ST

Ravensdale Road

N166TZ

Stamford Hill

E59AL

Craven Walk

E59AN

Clapton Common

E59PU

Comberton Road

N166DR

Castlewood Road

N166EU

Summit Estate