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Clapham Common & Abbeville

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About

Clapham Common & Abbeville is a residential ward centred around the expansive, historic Clapham Common itself. The area is defined by this large open space, which features ponds, sports facilities, and tree-lined paths. The housing stock is primarily Victorian and Edwardian terraces and conversions, with some modern apartment developments near the common and transport links.

The ward includes the distinct Abbeville Road village area near Clapham South station, known for its independent shops, cafes, and a weekly farmers' market. Local life is oriented around the common and the high streets, with several schools and community centres serving the population. The deep-level air-raid shelter under the common, now used for growing produce, is a notable historical feature.

Area overview

On average Clapham Common & Abbeville has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham Common & Abbeville is £91,132 per year. There are 3 schools in Clapham Common & Abbeville: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Clapham Common & Abbeville is home to around 10,015 people, with a population density of about 9,269.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Clapham Common & Abbeville Population
10,015
Population density
9,269.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.85(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.45(+13%)
Vehicle crime
17.67(+89%)
Other theft
14.48(+27%)
Theft from the person
10.68(+14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,713
57.03%
Other White
1,579
15.76%
Caribbean
362
3.61%
African
361
3.6%
Irish
356
3.55%
Total population: 10,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,362
74.05%
Level 3 (A level)
803
9.35%
No qualifications
534
6.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
426
4.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
257
2.99%
Total 16+ residents: 8,591

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,479
35.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,187
28.13%
Owns outright
710
16.82%
Social rents from council
474
11.23%
Other social rented
234
5.55%
Total households: 4,220

Property prices in Clapham Common & Abbeville

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.5M

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £865 per square foot) in Clapham Common & Abbeville area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £4,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£2,387,500£908
Terraced35£1,580,000£884
Flats82£597,500£847

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham Common & Abbeville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£583,322£1,650,000£1,450,000
2017£675,000£1,800,000£1,383,750
2018£558,500£1,765,000£1,460,000
2019£585,000£1,717,890£1,400,000
2020£543,950£1,750,000£1,500,000
2021£645,000£1,775,000£1,620,000
2022£622,500£2,392,500£1,667,500
2023£540,000£2,443,750£1,700,000
2024£636,000£2,430,000£1,525,000
2025£609,759£2,395,000£1,580,000
2026£485,000£2,181,600£1,600,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£809£847£747
2017£822£759£770
2018£785£902£766
2019£745£771£741
2020£972£850£766
2021£820£863£844
2022£836£953£847
2023£729£1,037£864
2024£881£1,011£853
2025£889£909£892
2026£820£897£769
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clapham Common & Abbeville in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Clapham Common & Abbeville ward.

Local councillors

Chris Nicholson

Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Simon Robert Cordon

Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Clapham Common & Abbeville

Is Clapham Common & Abbeville safe?

Clapham Common & Abbeville records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clapham Common & Abbeville?

The median sale price in Clapham Common & Abbeville is £750,000 (about £865 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Clapham Common & Abbeville?

Clapham Common & Abbeville has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Clapham Common & Abbeville?

Clapham Common & Abbeville scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clapham Common & Abbeville sits around rank 19,776 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Clapham Common & Abbeville?

The average household income in Clapham Common & Abbeville is around £91,132 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clapham Common & Abbeville?

Clapham Common & Abbeville is represented by 2 elected councillors: Chris Nicholson (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Robert Cordon (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Clapham Common & Abbeville

SW49EY

Waldo Close

SW49PB

Park Hill

SW49DY

Maud Chadburn Place

SW48BD

Kings Avenue

SW49LX

Gower Close

SW48PL

Poynders Road

SW49JT

Narbonne Avenue

SW49LB

Bonneville Gardens

SW120BL

Cavendish Road

SW49DF

Clapham Common & Abbeville

SW49NF

Abbeville Road

SW49PL

Crescent Lane

SW49QB

Timothy Close

SW49DX

Clapham Common South Side

SW49EH

Hambalt Road

SW48AL

Rodenhurst Road

SW49HJ

Lessar Avenue

SW48BS

Holm Oak Mews

SW47DJ

Northbourne Road

SW48AD

Rodenhurst Road

SW49EQ

Hambalt Road

SW129PQ

Anchor Mews

SW48QS

Elms Crescent

SW49LQ

Narbonne Avenue

SW48BG

Kings Avenue

SW48QT

Elms Crescent

SW49HU

Cautley Avenue

SW49EU

Elms Road

SW49DT

Clapham Common South Side

SW49NR

Dryden Close

SW49HD

Lynette Avenue

SW49HL

Lessar Avenue

SW49JX

Abbeville Road

SW48QE

Elms Crescent

SW49EL

Hambalt Road

SW49NU

West Road

SW129DY

Balham Hill

SW48QJ

Elms Crescent

SW49HN

Lessar Avenue

SW49QA

Clapham Common & Abbeville

SW120DG

Cavendish Road

SW48AB

Rodenhurst Road

SW49JA

Klea Avenue

SW48QL

Trouville Road

SW49HS

Shandon Road

SW48NJ

Oaklands Estate

SW48QU

Elms Crescent

SW47DH

Mayfield Close

SW47DT

Northbourne Road

SW49HT

Shandon Road

SW129NZ

Englewood Road

SW49PP

Crescent Lane

SW48RA

Elms Crescent

SW49LY

Caldervale Road

SW49LR

Abbeville Road

SW49ND

Franconia Road

SW120DE

Cavendish Road

SW48AW

Rodenhurst Road

SW49JP

Narbonne Avenue

SW49NJ

Abbeville Road

SW49HQ

Lessar Avenue

SW49ED

Mandalay Road

SW48RB

Elms Crescent

SW49BQ

Elms Road

SW49EE

Mandalay Road

SW48QF

Elms Crescent

SW48AA

Flutemakers Mews

SW129PA

Englewood Road

SW47DX

Clapham Park Road

SW49LT

Leppoc Road

SW48BE

Kings Avenue

SW49DG

Clapham Common South Side

SW49LU

Abbeville Road

SW49NB

Franconia Road

SW47DP

Northbourne Road

SW48QY

Elms Crescent

SW49JL

Abbeville Road

SW49DD

Clapham Common & Abbeville

SW49LS

Leppoc Road

SW48AE

Rodenhurst Road

SW49HY

Klea Avenue

SW49EN

Elms Road

SW48NL

Poynders Road

SW48BB

Magnolia Place

SW49FA

Clapham Common & Abbeville

SW49DQ

Clapham Common South Side

SW48QN

Trouville Road

SW49NQ

Abbeville Road

SW47AZ

Gerards Place

SW48NG

Oaklands Estate

SW47DR

Northbourne Road

SW49EP

Elms Road

SW47DN

West Road

SW48ND

Oaklands Estate

SW49DE

Windmill Drive

SW120DF

Cavendish Road

SW49DH

Clapham Common South Side

SW47DE

Clapham Park Road

SW48AJ

Rodenhurst Road

SW49EG

Hambalt Road