Clarence Mews is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8HL is located in the Homerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Mews, London, E5 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8HB, E5 8HP, E5 8HU, E5 8HY, E5 8HG, E5 8HN, E5 8HH, E5 8JU, E5 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 8HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 55.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 44.6% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E5 8HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.3% | 68.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 23.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 58.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.5% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 67.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 7.5% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 57.9% | 62.1% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, 53.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 53.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 18.9% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 53.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 19.9% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 6.2% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Mews was 289.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% higher than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarence Mews has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 105th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 59 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-07-27 | £267,260 |
| 30 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2017-07-03 | £993,842 |
| Flat 3 59 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £215,500 | 2013-09-30 | £307,175 |
| 36 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2010-07-26 | £965,784 |
| Flat 1 35 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-08-17 | £409,670 |
E5 8HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Hackney 32 St Johns Church Road , Hackney E9 6EJ | - not rated | 212 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Isabella Road , Hackney E9 6DX | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Free and Parochial Junior School Isabella Road , E9 6DX | - not rated | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rams Episcopal Church of England Primary School Mehetabel Road , Hackney E9 6DU | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Free and Parochial Infant School Mehetabel Road , E9 6DU | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 719 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy 23 Hackney Grove , Hackney E8 3NR | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate College Morningside Centre , Cresset Road E9 6SJ | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Social Ltd | 8 Clarence Road | 25 yd | |
| R & B Caribbean Takeaway Ltd | 10 Clarence Road | 25 yd | |
| The Square | 19 Lower Clapton Road | 134 yd | |
| Vitajunkie | 61 Clapton Square | 139 yd | |
| SIMONS | 417 MARE STREET | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wishing Well | The Crown, 418 Mare Street | 164 yd | |
| Biddle Brothers | 88 Lower Clapton Road | 332 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 362 yd | |
| The Pembury Tavern | 90 Amhurst Road | 362 yd | |
| Hackney Church Brewery Co | 17 Bohemia Place | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulluoglu Patisserie | 63 Lower Clapton Road | 165 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza (Hackney) | 71 Lower Clapton Road | 235 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 105 Lower Clapton Road | 235 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Lower Clapton Road | 235 yd | |
| Golden States Chinese Take-away | 67 Lower Clapton Road | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 116 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 295 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 388 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Morning Lane | 501 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 187 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 793 yd | |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.