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About

Lower Clapton is a residential neighbourhood centred around Lower Clapton Road. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war estates. Local commerce is found in independent shops, cafes, and pubs along the main road.

The area is bordered by the River Lea to the east, with the Lea Valley parklands providing open space. A notable local landmark is the roundabout at the junction of Lower Clapton Road and Lea Bridge Road, known for its prominent street art and frequent community messages.

Area overview

On average Lower Clapton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Clapton is £73,666 per year. There are 3 schools in Lower Clapton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Lower Clapton is home to around 8,194 people, with a population density of about 12,488.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Lower Clapton Population
8,194
Population density
12,488.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.02(-6%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.9(-18%)
Theft from the person
15.99(+53%)
Other theft
8.18(-30%)
Vehicle crime
7.44(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,942
35.9%
Other White
1,187
14.49%
Indian
821
10.02%
Caribbean
706
8.62%
African
571
6.97%
Total population: 8,194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,857
56.81%
No qualifications
948
13.96%
Level 3 (A level)
799
11.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
542
7.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
376
5.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,789

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
948
30.44%
Owns with a mortgage
700
22.48%
Owns outright
591
18.98%
Other social rented
426
13.68%
Social rents from council
319
10.24%
Total households: 3,114

Property prices in Lower Clapton

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £780,650 in Lower Clapton area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lower Clapton 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 Lower Clapton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats30£560,000
Semi-Detached1£1,322,500
Terraced24£1,278,589

10 years median price trend in Lower Clapton

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

All postcodes in Lower Clapton

E50FF

Chatsworth Road

E50RN

Lower Clapton Road

E50RT

Mildenhall Road

E50SG

Hilsea Street

E50NJ

Blurton Road

E58BQ

Upper Clapton Road

E50QJ

Lower Clapton Road

E50RP

Newick Road

E50SL

Colenso Road

E50PU

Powerscroft Road

E50PS

Powerscroft Road

E50AU

Millfields Road

E50EY

Rushmore Road

E50NA

Glenarm Road

E50NL

Blurton Road

E59QJ

Cotesbach Road

E50PR

Powerscroft Road

E50QH

Bishop Woods Almshouses

E59QN

Thornby Road

E50NF

Dunlace Road

E59QL

Thornby Road

E50SA

Millfields Road

E50SQ

Elmcroft Street

E50AD

Millfields Road

E50LY

Glenarm Road

E59JS

Gunton Road

E50BF

Mildenhall Road

E50LS

Chatsworth Road

E50AB

Millfields Road

E50LF

Elderfield Road

E50RR

Newick Road

E50RX

Chailey Street

E50SD

Millfields Road

E59QB

Lea Bridge Road

E50RL

Almack Road

E50RG

Mayola Road

E50LG

Elderfield Road

E50QG

Thistlewaite Road

E50SJ

Saratoga Road

E50RY

Mildenhall Road

E59NP

Prout Road

E50EX

Rushmore Road

E50AA

Pond Farm Estate

E50QZ

Crossway Terrace

E50QA

Lower Clapton Road

E50PP

Powerscroft Road

E59QR

Fletching Road

E50PN

Median Road

E50PT

Powerscroft Road

E50RJ

Lawley Street

E50RU

Mildenhall Road

E50QR

Lower Clapton Road

E50SE

Alfearn Road

E59FQ

Cornthwaite Road

E50RD

Linscott Road

E50RZ

Mildenhall Road

E59QD

Lea Bridge Road

E59NR

Beecholme Estate

E50QQ

Thistlewaite Road

E59QH

Wattisfield Road

E50LH

Chatsworth Road

E50RF

Mayola Road

E59JN

Cleveleys Road

E59NT

Beecholme Estate

E50SB

Millfields Road

E50NW

Blurton Road

E50QY

Crossway Terrace

E50SH

Elmcroft Street

E59NU

Casimir Road

E50LT

Chatsworth Road

E50QX

Lower Clapton Road

E50QP

Atherden Road

E59NS

Beecholme Estate

E50AE

Millfields Road

E50EZ

Lea Bridge

E50LD

Elderfield Road

E50ET

Rushmore Road

E59QP

Fletching Road

E59SQ

Lea Bridge Road

E50RE

Mayola Road

E50RQ

Mayola Road

E50LA

Chatsworth Road

E50LE

Elderfield Road

E59NX

Casimir Road

E50NE

Dunlace Road

E59JW

Cleveleys Road

E50DD

Millfields Road

E50RB

Laura Place

E50QS

Lower Clapton Road

E50RH

Mayola Road

Data Sources

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