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Upper Clapton

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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
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

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Upper Clapton area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £745,000.

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
Flats18£443,750
Terraced1£620,000

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

E59DF

Jessam Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.