Clarence Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8JL is located in the Hackney Central 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 Road, London, E5 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8HD, E5 8JN, E5 8JW, E5 8JJ, E5 8JP, E5 8JH, E5 8HY, E5 8HN, E5 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E5 8JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 53.5% | 58.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 25% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 38.9% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 17.8% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.3% | 22.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 14.2% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 32.7% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 8% | 1.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.1% 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 | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 28.7% | 18.9% | -9.8% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 30% | 33.1% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -48.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 49.8% | 55.1% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 23.9% | 14% | -9.9% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.5% | 55.1% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 36.4% | 35.0% | 9.8% | 26.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 0.4% | -11.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.1% | 1.5% | -31.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Road was 130.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Hackney Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarence Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hackney Central and the 270th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 4 Staplehurst House Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-03-08 | £370,414 |
| Flat 27 Staplehurst House Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-02-28 | £409,670 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,552 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 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,703 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 | 386 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Tiger Way , Hackney E5 8NA | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Infant School Elmcroft Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Community School Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH | 3out of 4 | 607 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 719 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 | 874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,871 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 | 3,729 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,087 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 | 263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 535 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 841 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane , Hackney Central Station E8 1GQ | - not rated | 927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 170 yd | |
| R & B Caribbean Takeaway Ltd | 10 Clarence Road | 170 yd | |
| UCHI | 140-144 Clarence Road | 184 yd | |
| Vitajunkie | 61 Clapton Square | 258 yd | |
| New Testament Church of God | New Testament Church Of God, Cricketfield Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddle Brothers | 88 Lower Clapton Road | 289 yd | |
| Bizim Mekan Social Club | 130 Clarence Road | 290 yd | |
| International Social Club | 132 Clarence Road | 290 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | The Crown, 418 Mare Street | 344 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | The Windsor Castle, 135 Lower Clapton Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yard Sale Pizza | 105 Lower Clapton Road | 280 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Lower Clapton Road | 280 yd | |
| Golden States Chinese Take-away | 67 Lower Clapton Road | 280 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza (Hackney) | 71 Lower Clapton Road | 280 yd | |
| Three Bowls | 68 Lower Clapton Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 223 yd | |
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 416 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 457 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 551 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 619 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 | 304 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 442 yd |
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 707 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Fit - This Gym READING LANE | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| The Urswick School (Closed) Paragon Road | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| The Urswick School PARAGON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School MORNING LANE | 967 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.