We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Clapton Park in Hackney from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Clapton Park older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Clapton Park and Hackney? Is Clapton Park an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Clapton Park Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Clapton Park residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Hackney Central | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 15.97% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.22% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 8.35% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.24% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 12.3% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 52.66% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Clapton Park and Hackney
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Clapton Park either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 21.65 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 78.35 of Clapton Park residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Central | 21.65% | 78.35% |
| Hackney | 24.57% | 75.43% |
| London | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clapton Park has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Clapton Park compared to other wards in Hackney
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke Newington | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2 | Clissold | 36.68% | 63.32% |
| 3 | Lea Bridge (Hackney) | 33.64% | 66.36% |
| 4 | Brownswood | 29.23% | 70.77% |
| 5 | De Beauvoir | 29.11% | 70.89% |
| 6 | King's Park | 28.13% | 71.87% |
| 7 | Hackney Downs | 27.86% | 72.14% |
| 8 | Dalston | 26.98% | 73.02% |
| 9 | London Fields | 25.07% | 74.93% |
| 10 | Stamford Hill West | 23.9% | 76.1% |
| 11 | Cazenove | 23.81% | 76.19% |
| 12 | Victoria (Hackney) | 23.77% | 76.23% |
| 13 | Shacklewell | 23.32% | 76.68% |
| 14 | Hackney Central | 21.65% | 78.35% |
| 15 | Springfield | 21.32% | 78.68% |
| 16 | Hackney Wick | 21.23% | 78.77% |
| 17 | Homerton | 19.32% | 80.68% |
| 18 | Hoxton West | 18.55% | 81.45% |
| 19 | Haggerston | 17.16% | 82.84% |
| 20 | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 21 | Woodberry Down | 14.69% | 85.31% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clapton Park & Hackney Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Clapton Park in the Hackney local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Central | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| Hackney | 60.28% | 39.72% |
| London | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clapton Park compared to other wards in Hackney
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | 48.71% | 51.29% |
| 2 | Hoxton West | 48.93% | 51.07% |
| 3 | Woodberry Down | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| 4 | Haggerston | 54.61% | 45.39% |
| 5 | Shacklewell | 56.79% | 43.21% |
| 6 | Dalston | 57.64% | 42.36% |
| 7 | Homerton | 58.89% | 41.11% |
| 8 | De Beauvoir | 58.98% | 41.02% |
| 9 | Brownswood | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 10 | Hackney Central | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| 11 | London Fields | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 12 | King's Park | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| 13 | Hackney Downs | 61.27% | 38.73% |
| 14 | Lea Bridge | 63.53% | 36.47% |
| 15 | Victoria | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 16 | Cazenove | 64.93% | 35.07% |
| 17 | Stoke Newington | 64.96% | 35.04% |
| 18 | Hackney Wick | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 19 | Clissold | 65.95% | 34.05% |
| 20 | Springfield | 66.39% | 33.61% |
| 21 | Stamford Hill West | 69.72% | 30.28% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clapton Park Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hackney Central.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Clapton Park Health Statistics
Hackney Central has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Central | 52.63% | 30.74% | 10.87% | 4.32% | 1.44% |
| Hackney | 56.66% | 28.41% | 9.92% | 3.65% | 1.35% |
| London | 53.55% | 31.85% | 10.33% | 3.23% | 1.05% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Hackney changed since 2011?
Hackney residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 2.17% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 52.16% | 30.74% | 10.9% | 4.54% | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 56.66% | 28.41% | 9.92% | 3.65% | 1.35% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Clapton Park?
The largest employment sector in Clapton Park is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 29.33% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 21.01% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.61% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.05% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.08% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 5.93% |
| Skilled Trades | 4.59% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.36% |
Clapton Park Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Hackney.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney | 6% | -0.5% |
| London | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 61.77% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.34% |
| Unemployed | 7.81% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Clapton Park and Hackney?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Hackney including Clapton Park. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Brownswood | 9629 |
| Cazenove | 15622 |
| Clissold | 13451 |
| Dalston | 10860 |
| De Beauvoir | 10325 |
| Hackney Central | 14305 |
| Hackney Downs | 14120 |
| Hackney Wick | 12976 |
| Haggerston | 14689 |
| Homerton | 14502 |
| Hoxton East & Shoreditch | 14216 |
| Hoxton West | 17228 |
| King's Park | 12644 |
| Lea Bridge | 15900 |
| London Fields | 13385 |
| Shacklewell | 9603 |
| Springfield | 17457 |
| Stamford Hill West | 11404 |
| Stoke Newington | 14015 |
| Victoria | 13520 |
| Woodberry Down | 11090 |
| Hackney Total | 280941 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
