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Clapham Common North

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About

Clapham Common North sits directly along the northern edge of the large, open green space of Clapham Common. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Georgian terraced houses lining streets that lead toward the common. Clapham North Underground station provides transport links into central London.

The common itself defines the area, with its wide grassy expanses, mature trees, and the historic bandstand. Long Pond, a sizeable lake on the common, is a focal point for birdlife and casual strolls. The social hub is found around the intersection of Clapham High Street and Clapham Road, which contains shops, cafes, and pubs.

Area overview

On average Clapham Common North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham Common North is £71,040 per year. There are 5 schools in Clapham Common North: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Clapham Common North is home to around 6,773 people, with a population density of about 12,994.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Clapham Common North Population
6,773
Population density
12,994.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
53.45(+99%)
Shoplifting
47.84(+379%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.55(+11%)
Theft from the person
22.29(+138%)
Other theft
15.65(+37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,671
39.44%
Other White
984
14.53%
African
811
11.97%
Caribbean
571
8.43%
Other
296
4.37%
Total population: 6,773

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,462
58.75%
No qualifications
765
12.98%
Level 3 (A level)
658
11.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
441
7.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
342
5.8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,893

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,008
32.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
942
30.31%
Owns with a mortgage
461
14.83%
Other social rented
315
10.14%
Owns outright
276
8.88%
Total households: 3,108

Property prices in Clapham Common North

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Clapham Common North area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £3,077,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham Common North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached1£3,077,500
Terraced11£937,500
Flats40£450,000

10 years median price trend in Clapham Common North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Common North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.