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About

Upper Clapton is a residential neighbourhood in northeast Hackney, centred around its main thoroughfare, Upper Clapton Road. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside more modern housing estates and low-rise apartment buildings. It functions as a local hub with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and essential services catering to the community. The Lea Valley and the River Lea form its eastern boundary, providing a distinct edge to the area.

The open space of Millfields Park stretches along the western side, offering recreational ground. A specific local landmark is the Round Chapel on Powerscroft Road, a large Victorian nonconformist church with a distinctive circular auditorium. Transport links are provided by Overground services at Clapton and Stamford Hill stations, connecting the area to central London and beyond. The overall atmosphere is settled and functional, with a focus on everyday residential life.

Area overview

On average Upper Clapton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Clapton is £71,128 per year. There are 4 schools in Upper Clapton: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Upper Clapton is home to around 7,926 people, with a population density of about 17,508.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Upper Clapton Population
7,926
Population density
17,508.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.45(+33%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.42(+7%)
Theft from the person
9.21(-12%)
Other theft
8.83(-24%)
Public order
7.82(+17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,898
36.57%
Other White
1,115
14.07%
African
961
12.13%
Other
779
9.83%
Caribbean
632
7.98%
Total population: 7,924

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,813
32.67%
No qualifications
1,528
27.53%
Level 3 (A level)
682
12.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
655
11.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,550

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
808
29.02%
Other social rented
749
26.9%
Social rents from council
657
23.6%
Owns with a mortgage
262
9.41%
Owns outright
213
7.65%
Total households: 2,784

Property prices in Upper Clapton

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £472,000 in Upper Clapton area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper 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 Upper Clapton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£460,500
Terraced2£610,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Clapton

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

All postcodes in Upper Clapton

E59HU

Warwick Grove

E58RZ

Geldeston Road

N166AT

Cazenove Road

E58RS

Geldeston Road

E58SB

Geldeston Road

E59BY

Upper Clapton Road

E58ST

Upper Clapton Road

N166JU

Cazenove Road

E58TB

Rossington Street

E58RB

Cypress Close

N166AS

Cazenove Road

E58TA

Rossendale Street

E59AT

Keir Hardie Estate

E59HT

Knightland Road

N166JJ

Filey Avenue

E58SZ

Rossendale Street

E58TD

Charnwood Street

N167EA

Fountayne Road

E58SJ

Charnwood Street

E59LS

Warwick Grove

E59LJ

Sach Road

N166AP

Cazenove Road

N166AR

Cazenove Road

E59DB

Upper Clapton Road

E59HY

Warwick Grove

E58SA

Geldeston Road

E59DU

Jessam Avenue

E59EF

Springfield

E58SW

Charnwood Street

N166AJ

Cazenove Road

E58ES

Rossendale Street

E59LL

Warwick Grove

E58SS

Weald Square

E58RE

Briggeford Close

E58SL

Charnwood Street

E58RX

Geldeston Road

E59DS

Upper Clapton Road

E59LB

Upper Clapton Road

E59LN

Warwick Grove

E59LR

Warwick Grove

E58SF

Rossington Street

E58TS

Rossington Street

E59EB

Springfield

E59UF

Upper Clapton Road

E58RF

Hogan Way

E58SU

Upper Clapton Road

E59LD

Moresby Road

E58RA

Northwold Road

E59BU

Upper Clapton Road

E58BW

Rossendale Street

N167ED

Fountayne Road

N166AX

Cazenove Road

E58SP

Rossington Street

E59JZ

Upper Clapton Road

E59LW

Warwick Grove

E58RP

Durlston Road

E59HS

Knightland Road

E59BZ

Upper Clapton Road

E59DA

Upper Clapton Road

E59JA

Warwick Grove

E58SD

Geldeston Road

E59EG

Holmbury View

E58RU

Geldeston Road

E58SN

Charnwood Street

E59LE

Moresby Road

E58SX

Rossington Street

E59JB

Warwick Grove

E58RR

Durlston Road

E58SY

Rossendale Street

E59LA

Upper Clapton Road

E58RT

Geldeston Road

E59DX

Springfield

E59EU

Jessam Avenue

N167EB

Fountayne Road

E58BX

Rossendale Street

E59DY

Springfield

E59LT

Warwick Grove

E59EA

Springfield

E59ER

Springfield Gardens

E59HQ

Coppermill Lane

E59HR

Knightland Road

E59DH

Upper Clapton Road

E59EQ

Hawkwood Mount

N166AU

Cazenove Road

E58RW

Geldeston Road

E59EE

Springfield

N166AH

Cazenove Road

N166JP

Gilda Crescent

N166JT

Gilda Crescent

E58RY

Geldeston Road

E59EN

Mount Pleasant Lane

E58SH

Charnwood Street

E58SR

Weald Square

E59DZ

Springfield

E59EJ

Springfield

E59LF

Moresby Road

E59BX

Upper Clapton Road

E59DF

Jessam Avenue

E59LH

Muston Road

E59LP

Warwick Grove

Data Sources

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