Postcode E20 3AL is located in a major urban area, within the Hackney Wick ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Hackney Wick area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 214.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackney Wick is £60,061 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Wick, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Hackney Wick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Hackney Wick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hackney Wick is £60,061 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from E20 3AL.
Hackney Wick near E20 3AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Wick located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Hackney Wick | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Wick |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Stratford International | DLR | Walking directions to Stratford International |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Stratford | C2C, Central, DLR, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Stratford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park |
| 0.2 mi | Canal Park | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park |
| 0.2 mi | Canal Park (North) | Large | Walking directions to Canal Park (North) |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £778 per square foot) in Hackney Wick area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,710,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,710,000 | £987 |
| Terraced | 23 | £890,800 | £846 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £885,000 | £886 |
| Flats | 77 | £480,000 | £739 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £368,000 | — | £690,000 |
| 2017 | £382,500 | £680,000 | £755,000 |
| 2018 | £375,000 | £2,925,000 | £845,000 |
| 2019 | £398,750 | — | £650,000 |
| 2020 | £447,500 | — | £790,000 |
| 2021 | £504,125 | £831,500 | £915,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £1,800,000 | £790,000 |
| 2023 | £427,500 | £662,500 | £877,500 |
| 2024 | £427,500 | £800,000 | £818,000 |
| 2025 | £470,000 | £1,095,000 | £891,400 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £885,000 | £887,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £539 | — | £551 |
| 2017 | £591 | £590 | £743 |
| 2018 | £586 | £931 | £727 |
| 2019 | £661 | — | £714 |
| 2020 | £707 | — | £706 |
| 2021 | £757 | £739 | £692 |
| 2022 | £680 | £792 | £789 |
| 2023 | £700 | £699 | £873 |
| 2024 | £675 | £738 | £803 |
| 2025 | £752 | £1,169 | £814 |
| 2026 | £665 | £886 | £878 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E20 3AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14, Forbes Lane, London, E20 3AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,300,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Flat 4, 17, Waterden Road, London, E20 3AP | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Flat 3, 17, Waterden Road, London, E20 3AP | Flats | Leasehold | £477,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 7, Peel House, 7, Copper Street, London, E20 3AT | Flats | Leasehold | £202,500 | |
| 01 May 2025 | Flat 31, 21, Copper Street, London, E20 3AU | Flats | Leasehold | £782,000 |
In the E20 3AL postcode area, located within Hackney Wick, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E20 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | East Bay Lane, Hackney, E20 3AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Daily Fresh | Wallis Road, Hackney, E9 5TF | Walking directions to Daily Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 75-89 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Station Food and Wine | 59A Wallis Road, London, E9 5LH | Walking directions to Station Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Luk Bros Convenience Store | Prince Edward Road, London, E9 5LX | Walking directions to Luk Bros Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E20 3AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aaron Briddon
Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026
Jam Anker
Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026
Tyrone Scott
Hackney Wick - Elected 7 May 2026
Meg Hillier
Hackney South and Shoreditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E20 3AL records about 215 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around E20 3AL in Hackney Wick is £595,000 (about £778 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to E20 3AL, including Mossbourne Riverside Academy (Outstanding), Gainsborough Primary School (Good) and Harris Academy Chobham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E20 3AL is Hackney Wick in TfL zone 2, about 430 m away, serving the Overground line.
E20 3AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,109 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch covering E20 3AL is Meg Hillier (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aaron Briddon (Green Party), Jam Anker (Green Party) and Tyrone Scott (Green Party).