A complete guide to property investment in Upper Clapton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Upper Clapton sits in East London and is marked by a strong rental market and a youthful, diverse population. The area has a high proportion of families and young professionals, with private renting far more common than owner-occupation, which is typical for this part of London. Investors will note the average rental yield of 5.8%, which is competitive for the city. However, capital growth over the past year has changed by -2.6%, and the three-year annualised figure is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively stable but not rapidly appreciating market.
Median price per sq ft
£655 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.8%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.6%
Sales in past year
93
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Upper Clapton, East London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£445,000
25% of properties below...
£300,000
75% of properties below...
£550,000
Most expensive property
£1,395,000
Live listings
48
Median days on market
90
The outlook for Upper Clapton is shaped by its strong rental demand and stable, if unspectacular, capital growth. Investors can expect continued interest from young professionals and families, given the area's demographic profile and high private rental sector presence. While affordability remains stretched, this is typical for London, and the local market has proven resilient over time.
Looking ahead, rental yields are likely to remain a key draw, especially for those focused on income rather than rapid capital appreciation. The market may not deliver standout short-term growth, but it offers the sort of long-term stability that appeals to many London investors.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Upper Clapton, East London
£425,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
Woodfield House, Rossington Street,...
£450,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Woodmill Road, By Canal and Millfie...
£400,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom flat for sale
Woodmill Road, Clapton, London, E5
£675,000
3 bedroom flat for sale
Lea Bridge Road, E5
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.