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.
Siu Lek Yuen, as part of the New Town development, experienced significant changes over time. It was previously a district within Sha Tin () alongside other eight areas, specifically Siu Lek Yuen District (), which included 14 Hakka villages.