Wick Road Hackney
483 addresses across 6 postcodes (E9), about 520 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 20900567.
22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale. 114 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12, C: 45, D: 47, E: 10). 65 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Hackney costs £2,060 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 77% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Homerton, about 380 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 350 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 21.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 7 to 15 m above sea level. 544 of its 558 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Wick Health Centre, about 170 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km. About 1,460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 314 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £266,000 | £235,000 | £600,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £248,500 | £248,500 | £248,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £123,000 | £86,000 | £160,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £55,000 | £40,000 | £70,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £22,000 | £22,000 | £22,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 261 E9 5DG | Terraced | £680,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Oct 2020 | 269 E9 5DG | Terraced | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Apr 2018 | 265 E9 5DG | Other | £950,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Apr 2018 | 265 E9 5DG | Other | £950,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Aug 2017 | 263 E9 5DG | Other | £1,030,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Feb 2014 | 257B E9 5DG | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 2011 | 269 E9 5DG | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2010 | 269 E9 5DG | Terraced | £249,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2007 | 249A E9 5DG | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2007 | 271B E9 5DG | Semi-detached | £600,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2007 | 265 E9 5DG | Terraced | £292,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2007 | 247A E9 5DG | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2006 | 265 E9 5DG | Terraced | £248,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2004 | 265 E9 5DG | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2002 | 249A E9 5DG | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 269 E9 5DG | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2001 | 265 E9 5DG | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 24 Feb 1999 | 269 E9 5DG | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 261 E9 5DG | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 263A E9 5DG | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 5 Jun 1997 | 269 E9 5DG | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 7 Nov 1995 | 257 E9 5DG | Terraced | £22,000 |
Energy performance certificates
114 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (81); House, mid-terrace (23); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (38); 1900-1929 (33); before 1900 (22). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (46); rented (social) (44); owner-occupied (17).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hackney in 2026-27: Band D £2,060 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,374 | £1,602 | £1,831 | £2,060 | £2,518 | £2,976 | £3,434 | £4,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 1,330 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): London borough of Hackney, A4D Non-residential to residential, Wick Road Local Shopping Centre, Wick Road Local Shopping Centre.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- NORTH WING OF CONVENT OF SACRED HEART, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Lyttleton House, Well Street, permissioned (1.0 km)
- Boiler House Belper Court 1 Pedro Street E5 0BE, permissioned (1.0 km)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL), Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
- 30 July 2026 to 1 August 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 59 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E9 5TD | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E9 5RB | not in 2 or 3 | 13 / 3 / 10 | unlikely |
| E9 5RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E9 5RA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| E9 5DG | not in 2 or 3 | 21 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| E9 5QQ | not in 2 or 3 | 20 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 558 addresses are between 7 m and 15 m above sea level (13 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 5DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E9 5QQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E9 5RA | 100% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
| E9 5RB | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| E9 5RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E9 5TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Homerton 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 380 m |
| Hackney Wick 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 910 m | |
| Hackney Central 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Stratford International DLR Station | 1.9 km |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m, 53 within 800 m; nearest Kenworthy Road / Wick Road Homerton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 5.1 km |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 4.6 km |
| Car parks | Car Parking Near London Stadium | 1.5 km |
| EV charging points | 44 within 1.6 km; nearest ubitricity | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.9 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Wick Health Centre | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Bees Chemist | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Care | 310 m |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 770 m |
| Police station | Bow Road Police Station | 2.3 km |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Victoria Park 87 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 23 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 30 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Mabley Green 12 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 460 m² | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 6 parks and gardens, 96 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary of Eton With St Augustine, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m east. 42 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary of Eton With St Augustine | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m east |
| Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School) | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m south-west |
| Church of St John of Jerusalem | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m south-west |
| Sutton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1.0 km west |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.0 km south |
| Parnell Road Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south-east |
| Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south |
| Bonner Hall Bridge, Regent's Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km south-west |
| Bethnal Green Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km south-west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 5.1 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 21.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 27 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 107 | 11 |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 10 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 30 |
| 55 to 59 | 367 | 16 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 491 |
544 of the street's 558 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 67 at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 490 m | No published inspection |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m | No published inspection |
| Daubeney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 720 m | No published inspection |
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 770 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The City Academy, Hackney | Secondary | 11–19 | 830 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morningside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m | No published inspection |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ickburgh School E9 5RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Kenworthy Supermarket E9 5RB | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Great Wall E9 5RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Funky olive pizzeria E9 5RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Eko Bar & Restauarnt E9 5AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Wick Fisheries E9 5DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Bubble and Sushi E9 5DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| VD News E9 5RB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Bright Kids Peterborough Ltd T/a Bright Kids Hackney E9 5TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Bees Chemist E9 5DG | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Mighty Munch E9 5DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Medium Secure Unit E9 5TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Yvonne’s Place E9 5AS | Manufacturers/packers | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Souvlakiland E9 6BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Star Kebab & Pizza E9 6BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Theft from the person | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ballance Road (44); On or near Kenworthy Road (37); On or near Benn Street (37); On or near Bushberry Road (32); On or near Hedger'S Grove (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 11% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- E9 5TD: 301 addresses of 303 in the postcode
- E9 5RB: 109 addresses of 112 in the postcode
- E9 5RF: 40 addresses
- E9 5RA: 31 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- E9 5DG: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
- E9 5QQ: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wick Road · Ivy Mews · Mabley Street · Ballance Road · Hassett Road · Bushberry Road · Sadler Place · Oriel Road · Benn Street · Victoria Park Road · Swinnerton Street · Ward Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.