Clarissa Street is in London and in Hackney district. E8 4HL is located in the Haggerston 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 Clarissa Street, London, E8 4HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8AU, E8 4FP, E8 4JD, E8 4TA, E8 4FN, E8 4FJ, E8 4JB, E8 4DZ, E8 4FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E8 4HL is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 44.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 54.7% | 55.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 4HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 56.8% | 71.7% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 19.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 62% | 14.9% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 22.7% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -10.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 4.5% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 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 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 12.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 7.3% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 64.1% | 25.8% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.5% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 21.8% | 8.3% | -13.5% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 4.3% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 2.3% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 35.6% | 60.1% | 24.5% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 52.3% | 58.9% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 18.1% | 8.5% | -9.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.1% | 59.3% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 23.5% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.8% | 3.3% | -30.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarissa Street was 139.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the De Beauvoir average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarissa Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in De Beauvoir and the 287th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 28 Samuel House Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-06-22 | £399,736 |
| Flat 18 Samuel House Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-04-08 | £448,856 |
| Flat 16 Samuel House Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2009-03-31 | £415,247 |
| Flat 39 Samuel House Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-09-01 | £414,775 |
| Flat 43 Samuel House Clarissa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-08-15 | £394,813 |
E8 4HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,395 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 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Primary School Queensbridge Road , Haggerston E8 4ET | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New Primary School 2 Downham Road , N1 5TR | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School 57a Brougham Rd , E8 4PB | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 251 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 790 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,514 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Academy , Hackney | The Bridge Academy, Laburnum Street | 144 yd | |
| Tonkotsu | Railway Arch 334, Dunston Street | 167 yd | |
| 58 Gin | Arch 329, Stean St, Haggerston | 168 yd | |
| The Sea, The Sea | Arch 337 Acton Mews | 168 yd | |
| Better Health Bakery | 13 Stean Street | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otherworld | Part Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews | 164 yd | |
| The Acorn | The Acorn, 149 Queensbridge Road | 298 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road | 308 yd | |
| The Stags Head | The Stags Head, 55 Orsman Road | 409 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | The Duke Of Wellington, 260 Haggerston Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Morocco | RAILWAY ARCH 311, FREDERICK TERRACE | 378 yd | |
| Shoreditch Chicken & Cod | 202 Kingsland Road | 378 yd | |
| Katsu Wraps Ltd | 106 Weymouth Terrace | 426 yd | |
| Golden Food Takeaway | 368 Kingsland Road | 493 yd | |
| TokyoToKoi Ltd / Momen Ltd | 376 Kingsland Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 313 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 645 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 758 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 873 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 108 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 514 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre HOLLY STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 885 yd | |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,087 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.