As part of the New Town, Siu Lek Yuen also underwent a vast change in the years. Originally it was one of the nine districts of Sha Tin (), namely, Siu Lek Yuen District (), where 14 Hakka villages were there.
As part of the New Town, Siu Lek Yuen has undergone considerable modifications in recent times. Historically, it was one of the nine districts of Sha Tin (), namely, Siu Lek Yuen District (), where 14 Hakka villages were situated.