Lower Clapton
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 Lower Clapton's unusual Round Chapel. Built in 1869–71 as a Congregational church, it is now an arts centre. It is considered to be one of the finest non-conformist buildings in London. |
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| Lower Clapton shown within Greater London | |
| OS grid reference | TQ355855 |
| • Charing Cross | 5 mi (8.0 km) SW |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | E5 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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| London Assembly | |
Lower Clapton /ˈklæptən/ is a district of East London in the London Borough of Hackney.
It is immediately adjacent to central Hackney – bounded, roughly, by:
° West: The Rectory Road to Hackney Downs rail line (though both stations are just outside Clapton), taking in Hackney Downs park.
° East: The Lea Valley
° South: Clifden Road
° North: Lea Bridge Road\Kenninghall Road. Upper Clapton lies north of these roads.
Lower Clapton is centred on Lower Clapton Road, to the north of which is Clapton Pond, the remnant of the old village green.
Clapton Pond and the late Georgian Clapton Square are the area's two major conservation zones.
Hackney Downs, one of the larger open spaces in Hackney, is formally within this district, though many people consider the Downs to be an area of Hackney in its own right.
Like many other parts of East London, Lower Clapton is socially diverse and multicultural. Chatsworth Road, which had a regular market until the 1990s, still provides many amenities for people who live in the area. A new Sunday market has been established here since December 2010. The shops and restaurants on Chatsworth Road reflect the diversity of the surrounding streets – offering African, Turkish, Asian and Caribbean produce alongside butchers, bakers and greengrocers. More recent additions include a creperie, coffee shops and a French delicatessen, part of the area's vaunted gentrification in the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games.
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