Clarissa Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 4HJ is located in the Haggerston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarissa Street, London, E8 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E8 4FJ, E8 4HB, E8 4HD, E8 4HA, E8 4DF, E8 4FE, E8 4DZ, E8 4HP, E8 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E8 4HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 61.5% | 65.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 24.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 41.7% | 63.1% | 21.4% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 23% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 10% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 66%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 14% | -13.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 4% | -14.2% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 66% | 36.9% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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% | 8% | -7.6% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 18.9% | 14.8% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 2.4% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 33.3% | 58% | 24.7% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 54.3% 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% | 54.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 17.8% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 10% | 4.7% | -5.3% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 8% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 54.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 10.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.2% | 4.7% | -27.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarissa Street was 285.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.9% higher than the Haggerston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarissa Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Haggerston and the 109th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2024-02-07 | £428,127 |
| 21 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-08-16 | £860,558 |
| 33 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2018-12-04 | £366,741 |
| 21 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2016-11-10 | £707,483 |
| 59 Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-01-23 | £383,127 |
E8 4HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 168 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| 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 | 528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,346 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 | 2,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,859 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 | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | - not rated | 507 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 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 693 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 | 237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 278 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 625 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 | 915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,604 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 | 2,971 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 | 4,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,229 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 | 463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Christian Choir School 502 Kingsland Road , Dalston E8 4AE | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Gin | Arch 329, Stean St, Haggerston | 83 yd | |
| Better Health Bakery | 13 Stean Street | 84 yd | |
| green and fresh | 197 haggerston road , hackney | 116 yd | |
| Rida Uk LTD | Railway Arches 330 To 331, Stean Street | 117 yd | |
| The Sea, The Sea | Arch 337 Acton Mews | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otherworld | Part Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews | 124 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | The Duke Of Wellington, 260 Haggerston Road | 336 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road | 349 yd | |
| Beef & Brew | The Duke of York, 33 Downham Road | 401 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, 149 Queensbridge Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Morocco | RAILWAY ARCH 311, FREDERICK TERRACE | 257 yd | |
| Golden Food Takeaway | 368 Kingsland Road | 372 yd | |
| TokyoToKoi Ltd / Momen Ltd | 376 Kingsland Road | 457 yd | |
| Shoreditch Chicken & Cod | 202 Kingsland Road | 459 yd | |
| Keto Street | Unit 3, 404 Kingsland Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 212 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 521 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 879 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 909 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 230 yd | |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 639 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 865 yd | |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.