Clapton Area Guide
About Clapton
The area of Clapton is six miles away from central London. As the area continues to grow in popularity, relocate and join the diverse community here. With a variety of independent shops, unique bars, historic grounds and streets of period properties, this area of east London is ideal for all.
Our Hackney Estate Agents are local property experts who can help find the perfect home for you and your family. Here are some useful guides on everything you need to know about living in this popular neighbourhood:
Areas
Surrounding areas include, Tottenham to the north, Leyton across the River Lea to the east, Hackney Central to the south and Stamford Hill and Stoke Newington to the west.
Local Amenities
Home to excellent restaurants and pubs, with an easy going atmosphere and up and coming businesses appearing all over Clapton. The area has a wide range of places to socialise making it a much loved destination of east London.
The famous Chatsworth Road Market is located in Lower Clapton. Open every Sunday, explore this delightful parade of stalls, ursting with street food and local grocery businesses. The perfect place to end the week is to find a delicious bite to eat.
Millfields Park & Springfield Park are situated in the heart of Clapton. Both have the River Lea running alongside them, creating a tranquil oasis for a weekend walk. Living in the city whilst having access to the gift of nature, the green spaces of Clapton create the best of both worlds.
Schools
Clapton is also home to a number of schools rated by Ofsted, providing education for children from nursery age to secondary school. Some of the schools in the Clapton area include:
Mossbourne Community Academy
Clapton Girls Academy
Riverley Primary School
BSix College
Transport
Clapton is well connected to the rest of London. In zone 2, London Overground lines go to London Liverpoool Street in only 15 minutes. With Hackney Central nearby offering services to Stratford, reaching all parts of the city is easy.
Bus routes to and from Clapton are regular and include numbers 48 (to Walthamstow Central), 425 (to Stratford), 55 (to Oxford Street), 254 (to Finsbury Park) and 106 (to Euston).
Living in Clapton
Whether you are looking to rent or buy, Clapton is an excellent choice for its vibrant neighbourhood that has beautiful parks, superb amenities, and great access to central London. This diverse town has cultures from all over the world, making it an area for everyone.
If you are looking for an apartment or house in Clapton, then contact your local experts at Hackney Estate Agents who will be more than happy to help.
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Our local office network
Dexters Hackney Central
331 Mare Street,
Hackney Central,
London, E8 1HY
- Sales: 020 7067 2420
- Lettings: 020 7067 2421
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10 Broadway Market,
Hackney,
London, E8 4QJ
- Sales: 020 7247 2440
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Dexters Canary Wharf
39 Westferry Road,
Canary Wharf,
London, E14 8JH
- Sales: 020 7517 1199
- Lettings: 020 7517 1190
Dexters Greenwich
275 Greenwich High Road,
Greenwich,
London, SE10 8NF
- Sales: 020 8815 2215
- Lettings: 020 8815 2216
Dexters Blackheath
1 Stratheden Road,
Blackheath,
London, SE3 7SX
- Sales: 020 8815 2200
- Lettings: 020 8815 2201
Dexters Wapping
123 Wapping High Street,
Wapping,
London, E1W 3NX
- Sales: 020 7650 5350
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