Clarissa Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 4FJ is located in the Haggerston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 2013-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarissa Street, London, E8 4FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 4HB, E8 4HD, E8 4HJ, E8 4FP, E8 4HP, E8 4FE, E8 4FL, E8 4HA, E8 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 4FJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.7% | 54.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 E8 4FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 61.5% | 58.8% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 27.1% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 58.9% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 24.4% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 10.8% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 17.2% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 6.5% | -11.7% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 58.8% | 29.7% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.1% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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 | 15.6% | 0.9% | -14.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 18.9% | 19.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 33.3% | 40.3% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 58.9% | 60.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 10.2% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 60.9% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 28.3% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.2% | 2.5% | -29.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarissa Street was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Haggerston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarissa Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Haggerston and the 191st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £721,100 | 2022-09-26 | £676,908 |
| 38 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £327,500 | 2017-04-28 | £356,299 |
| 34 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £236,250 | 2017-03-31 | £247,000 |
| 40 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £294,000 | 2017-02-10 | £298,328 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School 57a Brougham Rd , E8 4PB | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebright School Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,316 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| green and fresh | 197 haggerston road , hackney | 114 yd | |
| 58 Gin | Arch 329, Stean St, Haggerston | 123 yd | |
| Better Health Bakery | 13 Stean Street | 124 yd | |
| The Sea, The Sea | Arch 337 Acton Mews | 154 yd | |
| Tonkotsu | Railway Arch 334, Dunston Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otherworld | Part Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews | 154 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road | 361 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, 149 Queensbridge Road | 363 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | The Duke Of Wellington, 260 Haggerston Road | 368 yd | |
| The Stags Head | The Stags Head, 55 Orsman Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Morocco | RAILWAY ARCH 311, FREDERICK TERRACE | 298 yd | |
| Golden Food Takeaway | 368 Kingsland Road | 413 yd | |
| Shoreditch Chicken & Cod | 202 Kingsland Road | 457 yd | |
| TokyoToKoi Ltd / Momen Ltd | 376 Kingsland Road | 494 yd | |
| Katsu Wraps Ltd | 106 Weymouth Terrace | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 257 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 557 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 841 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 948 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 195 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 898 yd | |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.