Industrial photo and video studio
The Warehouse
A raw space built for creative vision
E5 / Hackney / Now booking
Podcast studio in Clapton and Hackney
A restored tram depot in the heart of creator-led East London. Character, acoustics and natural light — where the culture is actually being made.
Address
38-40 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 8BG
Nearest station
Clapton / 6 min
Studio sets
7
Hours
Mon-Fri / 09:00-18:00
Sets at CTRL Clapton
Choose the scene. Keep the workflow.
Each set has a different visual identity, but every booking uses the same CTRL recording standard: a prepared room, broadcast audio and an engineer ready when the session begins.
Retro sofa set
The Retro Room
Where timeless conversations come to life
Library-inspired interview set
The Library
A timeless space for modern stories
Hidden interview set
The Hideaway
A hidden space for creative conversations
White infinity cove
The Infinity Cove
A blank canvas for creative vision
Custom podcast set
The Blank Canvas
Designed around your vision
Botanical lifestyle set
The Sanctuary
A calm space for meaningful conversations
Hackney studio guide
A practical London base for the whole recording day.
CTRL Clapton gives Hackney creators, brands and production teams a characterful podcast studio in E5, close to Clapton, Stoke Newington, Dalston, Homerton and Hackney Central.
The restored tram depot setting is suited to conversational podcasts, video interviews, creator-led shows and branded content that benefits from a less corporate East London backdrop.
Sessions are built around a ready-to-record workflow: broadcast microphones, acoustic treatment, controlled lighting, camera capture and optional editing or short-form clips after the shoot.
The Clapton location is especially useful for recurring creator shows, culture podcasts, community interviews and brand work where guests are based around Hackney, Stoke Newington, Dalston, Homerton or Walthamstow.
The Photography focused Cove set, interchangeable backdrop and recording scenes at Tram Depot are built for relaxed conversations that still need a professional technical standard. You can record audio-first episodes, multi-camera video podcasts or social-first content without having to bring microphones, lights or an engineer.
For Hackney teams, that means a studio close to Upper Clapton Road, the nearest station, familiar neighbourhoods and the kind of East London production days people actually book.
Plan the journey
Guests in. Stress out.
Connections
- Clapton station - approximately 6 minutes on foot
- London Overground Weaver line services towards Liverpool Street and Chingford
- Convenient connections from Hackney Downs, Walthamstow and north-east London
- Straightforward bus and taxi routes from Stoke Newington, Dalston and Hackney Central
Nearby
- Clapton Pond and Upper Clapton Road
- Chatsworth Road and the Hackney Downs area
- Stoke Newington, Dalston and Hackney Central
- Local coffee, food and guest waiting options around Upper Clapton Road
Arrival
The studio is based at the Tram Depot on Upper Clapton Road. Guests should arrive shortly before the session so the crew can confirm access, set choice and production requirements.
There is public and street parking in the wider Upper Clapton area, but guests should check local restrictions or travel by rail when possible.
Nearby areas and districts
Useful location references for planning the journey. Guests are welcome from anywhere.
HackneyStoke NewingtonDalstonHomertonStamford HillLondon FieldsHackney CentralWalthamstowLeytonShoreditch
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Where is CTRL Clapton?
CTRL Clapton is at 38-40 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 8BG. Clapton is the nearest station, approximately 6 min away.
How much is podcast studio hire at CTRL Clapton?
Basic Audio Recording starts at £70 per hour and Basic Video + Audio Recording starts at £119 per hour. Both packages include a prepared studio set and an on-site engineer.
Can I choose a set at CTRL Clapton?
Yes. Every set has its own page, visual style and direct booking link. Choose the scene that fits your show before selecting the recording package and time.
What is included in the studio booking?
The studio is prepared before arrival with broadcast microphones, monitoring and an engineer. Video bookings also include multi-camera 4K capture and separate audio files.