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Upper Clapton

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About

Upper Clapton is a residential area in the London Borough of Hackney, located north of Hackney Central. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with pockets of social housing and modern developments. Clapton Common and Springfield Park provide green spaces, while Lower Clapton Road offers local shops, cafes, and independent businesses.

The area has good transport links, with Clapton Overground station providing access to central London. Upper Clapton is quieter than nearby Lower Clapton, with a mix of families and long-term residents. Local amenities include schools, community centres, and a range of eateries reflecting the area's multicultural population. The River Lea and Hackney Marshes are within walking distance, offering further recreational space.

Area overview

On average Upper Clapton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117 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 of residents in Upper Clapton is £44,700 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 £460,500 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£450,000
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

E59LP

Warwick Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.