Clapton Common is in London and in Hackney district. E5 9AJ is located in the Springfield 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 Clapton Common, London, E5 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 6DR, N16 6DS, N16 6BP, N16 6SX, E5 9AB, N16 6DX, E5 9AZ, N16 6SS, N16 6SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 9AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 41.4% | 54.8% | 13.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 58.6% | 45.2% | -13.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 36.5% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 11.1% | 4.1% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 65.1% | 68.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 20.3% |
| Good health | 19.1% | 20% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -13.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around E5 9AJ this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 29.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 10.8% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 27% | 19.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 13.9% | 4.1% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 23% | 15.7% | -7.3% | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| White | 59.2% | 59.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Other | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 53.3% | 66.7% | 13.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 6.8% | -9.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 66.7% | 13.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 2.6% | -10.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 5.1% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 5.1% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 23.5% | 0.5% | 23.0% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapton Common was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cazenove average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Kingfisher Court Clapton Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £172,500 | 2024-01-05 | £167,467 |
| Flat 23 Tower Court Clapton Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-03-11 | £311,290 |
| Flat 11 Tower Court Clapton Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2011-10-18 | £441,841 |
| Flat 25 Tower Court Clapton Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2010-11-30 | £319,786 |
| Flat 51 Tower Court Clapton Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2010-07-27 | £357,068 |
E5 9AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E5 9AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubavitch Boys' Primary School 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | - not rated | 193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lubavitch Junior Boys 135 Clapton Common , Hackney E5 9AE | - not rated | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Craven Park School Castlewood Road , N16 6DH | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch Ruth Lunzer Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch Girls Primary School 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 3out of 4 | 67 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' Company's School for Girls 117 Stamford Hill , N16 5RS | - not rated | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | - not rated | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 1 Belz Terrace , Clapton Common E5 9SN | - not rated | 172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Side By Side Nursery 10 Egerton Road , N16 6UA | - not rated | 178 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Junior Boys) 135 Clapton Common , E5 9AE | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASADO | Kadimah Hotel, 146 Clapton Common | 216 yd | |
| Kiddi sweets centre | 147 Clapton common | 261 yd | |
| toy park | 178 CLAPTON COMMON | 299 yd | |
| Royal Kids | 238 Stamford Hill Road, London | 330 yd | |
| Essential World | 170 Stamford Hill | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapevine | 90 Oldhill Street | 557 yd | |
| Hackney Rugby Football Club | Spring Hill Sports Ground, Spring Hill | 655 yd | |
| Birdcage Stoke Newwington | The Birdcage Public House, 58 Stamford Hill | 839 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 909 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Public House | The Wheatsheaf, 6 Windus Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 234 Stamford Hill | 330 yd | |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 258 Stamford Hill | 360 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Ground Floor, 292 Stamford Hill | 438 yd | |
| Tasti-Pizza | 23 Amhurst Parade, Amhurst Park | 452 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 86 High Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 158 Clapton Common | 216 yd | |
| Dukkon Supermarket | 159 Clapton Common | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Amhurst Park | 420 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Convent Roman Catholic High School 6-16 6-16 AMHURST PARK | 576 yd | |
| Lea Rowing Club THE BOATHOUSE THE BOATHOUSE SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD PARK SPRINGFIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School FILEY AVENUE | tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 894 yd |
| Gladesmore Sports Centre CROWLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Markfield Park GROVELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.