The ward has existed since the creation of the borough on 1 April 1965 and was first used in the 1964 elections.

[5] The ward returns two councillors to Hackney Council, with an election every four years.

In 2011, De Beauvoir ward had a total population of 8,494 people.

[7] A by-election was held on 25 February 1988, following the resignation of John Lettice.

De Beauvoir ward has existed since the creation of the London Borough of Hackney on 1 April 1965.