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About

Victoria ward is located in the southwestern part of the London Borough of Hackney, bordering the City of London and Islington. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets and commercial zones, with a significant portion taken up by the City Road Basin and the Regent's Canal. The canal forms a distinct boundary and linear feature through the neighbourhood. Residential architecture includes Victorian terraces and modern apartment blocks, particularly near the water.

The ward is defined by major transport routes like City Road and the A501, contributing to its busy character. It contains a portion of the De Beauvoir Town conservation area, noted for its early 19th-century estate layout and housing. The area includes several public green spaces such as Shepherdess Walk Park. Its proximity to the financial district means it houses a weekday working population alongside its residential community.

Area overview

On average Victoria has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 47.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Victoria is £68,687 per year. There are 4 schools in Victoria: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Victoria is home to around 12,155 people, with a population density of about 15,989.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.5%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Victoria Population
12,155
Population density
15,989.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.61(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.83(-4%)
Other theft
10.53(-8%)
Vehicle crime
9.79(+4%)
Burglary
9.13(+67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,507
37.08%
Other White
1,805
14.85%
African
1,461
12.02%
Caribbean
995
8.19%
Other
586
4.82%
Total population: 12,155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,417
53.94%
No qualifications
1,567
15.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,178
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
883
8.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 10,042

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,387
26.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,282
24.68%
Social rents from council
1,067
20.54%
Owns with a mortgage
747
14.38%
Owns outright
488
9.39%
Total households: 5,195

Property prices in Victoria

Median price£685,000
Price per sq ft£883
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£475K – £900K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 (about £883 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,750 up to £2,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,540,000£1,022
Terraced21£1,150,000£987
Flats55£570,000£847

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Victoria

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£1,130,000
2017£527,500£830,000£870,000
2018£552,000£1,189,500£1,051,500
2019£467,500£595,000£860,000
2020£470,000£953,500
2021£555,000£1,076,250£1,150,000
2022£551,000£1,205,000£987,500
2023£582,500£1,850,000£1,340,000
2024£565,125£722,500£1,205,000
2025£505,000£1,620,000£1,150,000
2026£636,333£1,905,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£807£1,058
2017£769£995£891
2018£720£700£903
2019£734£914£856
2020£689£950
2021£753£714£897
2022£802£1,000£997
2023£787£919£921
2024£818£1,077£954
2025£829£945£959
2026£856£967
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Victoria 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 Victoria ward.

Local councillors

Daniel Rea

Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joanna Sumner

Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rolf Dekker

Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Victoria

Is Victoria safe?

Victoria records about 103 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 Victoria?

The median sale price in Victoria is £685,000 (about £883 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Victoria?

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

How deprived is Victoria?

Victoria scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Victoria sits around rank 8,138 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 Victoria?

The average household income in Victoria is around £68,687 per year, and 47% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Victoria?

Victoria is represented by 3 elected councillors: Daniel Rea (Labour Party), Joanna Sumner (Labour Party) and Rolf Dekker (Green Party).

All postcodesin Victoria

E97DN

Church Crescent

E97BQ

Victoria Park Road

E97DH

Church Crescent

E97HN

Gore Road

E97HJ

Lauriston Road

E97AY

Balcorne Street

E97JY

Parkside Estate

E97FJ

Loddiges Road

E97SJ

King Edward'S Road

E97NE

Earlston Grove

E97TS

Primrose Square

E97DB

Wetherell Road

E97HZ

Shafton Mews

E97ND

Victoria Park Road

E97QF

Shore Place

E97NU

Well Street

E97QX

Well Street

E97PG

Frampton Park Road

E97QP

Tudor Grove

E97FF

Alexander Mews

E97RF

King Edward'S Road

E97QE

Shore Place

E97LE

Morpeth Grove

E97LN

Frampton Park Road

E97SN

Tudor Road

E97QZ

Well Street

E97SL

King Edward'S Road

E97PB

Frampton Park Road

E97PS

St Thomas'S Square

E83RF

Pemberton Place

E97NA

Victoria Park Road

E97TT

Rutland Road

E97ER

Jackson Close

E97LA

Parkside Estate

E96GL

Loddiges Road

E97NY

Booth Close

E97TP

Park Close

E96QY

Elsdale Street

E97LU

Templecombe Road

E97SG

King Edward'S Road

E97DF

Guinness Close

E97BA

Holcroft Road

E97NL

Leopold Mews

E83SH

Mare Street

E97EZ

Lauriston Road

E97JN

Victoria Park Road

E97LG

Connor Street

E97DP

Groombridge Road

E97LD

Morpeth Road

E97HA

Lauriston Road

E97QL

Tudor Grove

E97DS

Providence Close

E97JU

Parkside Estate

E97JE

Ainsworth Road

E97LJ

Well Street

E97PX

Well Street

E97RY

Tryon Crescent

E97NJ

Helena Place

E97QD

Shore Place

E97EY

Lauriston Road

E97DY

Penshurst Road

E97EB

Banbury Road

E97PA

Petiver Close

E97DL

Church Crescent

E97EH

Speldhurst Road

E97LL

Well Street

E97HX

Northiam Street

E97LT

Templecombe Road

E97EA

The Cedars

E97AZ

Balcorne Street

E97BD

Alpine Grove

E97RR

Clermont Road

E97BB

Holcroft Road

E97EQ

Handley Road

E97DA

Iveagh Close

E97FL

Shore Road

E97HP

Gore Road

E97EF

Southborough Road

E97JS

Derby Road

E97PP

Victoria

E97JZ

Parkside Estate

E97RZ

Tudor Road

E97TB

Shore Road

E97HE

Shafton Road

E97TA

Shore Road

E97JL

Victoria Park Road

E97PE

Frampton Park Road

E97SF

King Edward'S Road

E97PW

St Thomas'S Place

E97ED

Banbury Road

E97EL

Moulins Road

E96PP

Woolridge Way

E83RE

Mare Street

E97PJ

Loddiges Road

E97JX

Parkside Estate

E97HG

Minson Road

E97RA

Well Street

E97EX

Albert Close

E97HQ

Northiam Street

E97AU

Balcorne Street