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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, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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. On average most houses in the area have 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
10/10
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
40.25(+50%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.53(-2%)
Theft from the person
10.09(+8%)
Other theft
9.46(-17%)
Public order
8.33(+23%)
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

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£679
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £580K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £679 per square foot) in Upper Clapton area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £1,325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Clapton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£1,054,528£471
Flats14£441,250£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Clapton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Clapton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£228,500£545,000
2017£320,000£1,042,500
2018£394,000£1,140,000
2019£465,000£950,000
2020£591,250£535,500
2021£425,000£1,210,000
2022£450,000£1,353,094
2023£382,500£1,070,000
2024£460,500£1,650,000
2025£447,500£610,000
2026£508,750£1,054,528
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Clapton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Clapton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£687£513
2017£510£441
2018£661£741
2019£701£509
2020£616£772
2021£592£838
2022£721£784
2023£560£660
2024£648£999
2025£653£203
2026£816£471
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Clapton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Clapton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Upper Clapton

E59DS

Upper Clapton Road