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About

Clissold ward encompasses a residential neighbourhood in north Hackney, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is defined by its proximity to several significant green spaces, most notably the expansive Clissold Park itself, which serves as a central community hub. Local shopping is concentrated along Church Street and Stoke Newington High Street, providing essential retail and services to residents. The ward's streets are primarily residential, with a mix of housing associations and private homes.

A defining aspect is the presence of the historic New River, a man-made waterway from the 17th century, which flows through Clissold Park. The area includes the conservation area around Clissold Park and the buildings of the former Stoke Newington Pumping Station. Transport links are provided by bus routes connecting to wider Hackney and Islington, with no Underground station within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Clissold has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clissold is £78,136 per year. There are 6 schools in Clissold: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Clissold is home to around 12,581 people, with a population density of about 12,445.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Clissold Population
12,581
Population density
12,445.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
40.62(+52%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.38(+10%)
Theft from the person
12.08(+15%)
Other theft
11.92(+2%)
Drugs
7.47(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,438
43.22%
Other White
2,107
16.75%
Other
906
7.2%
African
866
6.88%
Caribbean
737
5.86%
Total population: 12,581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,427
61.61%
No qualifications
1,248
11.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,072
10.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
7.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
494
4.74%
Total 16+ residents: 10,432

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,499
27.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,273
23.28%
Social rents from council
1,072
19.6%
Owns outright
733
13.4%
Other social rented
689
12.6%
Total households: 5,469

Property prices in Clissold

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 in Clissold area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,055 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clissold in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clissold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats93£570,000
Semi-Detached1£503,840
Terraced15£1,320,000

10 years median price trend in Clissold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clissold.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.