Clarence Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8JA is located in the Hackney Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Road, London, E5 8JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8JE, E5 8JJ, E5 8TU, E5 8JH, E5 8TT, E5 8JL, E5 8HA, E5 8JP, E5 8HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 8JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 53.6% | 55.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 44.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 8JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.8% 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 | 65.2% | 69.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 31.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 14.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 20.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 38% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 12% | 3.2% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 20.3% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 17.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 10.4% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 48% | 45.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 60.7% | 58.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 11% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 4.9% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 57.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 28.1% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 2.7% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 1.1% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Road was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Hackney Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarence Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hackney Downs and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Flat 112 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2025-03-26 | £439,156 |
| 114 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2025-03-26 | £439,156 |
| Ground Floor Flat 114 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2023-05-02 | £378,097 |
| Flat D 116 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-21 | £251,908 |
| 2 112 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-11-24 | £348,301 |
The percentage of student residents living in E5 8JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,613 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 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,604 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 | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Tiger Way , Hackney E5 8NA | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Infant School Elmcroft Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Community School Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 770 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 | 771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,122 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 | 274 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 459 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 790 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 1,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCHI | 140-144 Clarence Road | 79 yd | |
| New Testament Church of God | New Testament Church Of God, Cricketfield Road | 175 yd | |
| The Full English | 96 Lower Clapton Road | 220 yd | |
| Da Felice | 90 Lower Clapton Road | 220 yd | |
| Hai Cafe | 120b Lower Clapton Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizim Mekan Social Club | 130 Clarence Road | 185 yd | |
| International Social Club | 132 Clarence Road | 185 yd | |
| Biddle Brothers | 88 Lower Clapton Road | 239 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | The Windsor Castle, 135 Lower Clapton Road | 264 yd | |
| Ye Olde Pub Company Ltd | 181 Clarence Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Burger | 176 Clarence Road | 185 yd | |
| Salad Etc | Erbert Stationery, 92 Lower Clapton Road | 220 yd | |
| Three Bowls | 68 Lower Clapton Road | 257 yd | |
| Chestersway Chicken | 179 Lower Clapton Road | 264 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 105 Lower Clapton Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 312 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 328 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 558 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 653 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 710 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 | 345 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 759 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 1,026 yd | |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.