The name is derived from Clissold Crescent and the ward also borders Clissold Park in the neighbouring Lordship ward both of which form part of the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.

The ward has existed since the creation of the borough on 1 April 1965 and was first used in the 1964 elections.

[1] Clissold has the highest percentage of residents cycling to work of all wards in London.

The ward returns three councillors to Hackney London Borough Council, with elections every four years.

[10] Clissold ward has existed since the creation of the London Borough of Hackney on 1 April 1965.