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Clapham Common West

About

Clapham Common West sits along the western edge of the large, open green space it's named for. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses lining streets that lead directly to the common. Local life centres on Northcote Road, a busy street with independent shops, cafes, and a daily market.

The common itself defines the area, offering sports pitches, a bandstand, and wooded groves. A specific local landmark is the 'Holy Trinity' church, a large 18th-century building standing directly on the common's perimeter. Transport links include Clapham South and Clapham Common Underground stations, connecting the neighbourhood to central London.

Area overview

On average Clapham Common West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham Common West is £101,815 per year. There are 3 schools in Clapham Common West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Clapham Common West is home to around 8,818 people, with a population density of about 11,079.7 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Clapham Common West Population

8,818

Population density

11,079.7 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

11.57(-57%)

Vehicle crime

8.73(-10%)

Violence and sexual offences

8.39(-72%)

Other theft

5.56(-52%)

Burglary

3.86(-30%)

London average

Demographics

British

5,231

59.32%

Other White

1,812

20.55%

White and Asian (mixed)

233

2.64%

Irish

220

2.49%

Caribbean

216

2.45%

Total population: 8,818

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

5,484

77.22%

Level 3 (A level)

624

8.79%

No qualifications

332

4.67%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

331

4.66%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

156

2.2%

Total 16+ residents: 7,102

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,230

35.28%

Owns with a mortgage

1,156

33.16%

Owns outright

691

19.82%

Other social rented

242

6.94%

Other forms of private rent

107

3.07%

Total households: 3,486

Property prices in Clapham Common West

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £850,000 in Clapham Common West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,560 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	67	£635,000	£343,000	£478,843	£795,000	£940,000
Semi-Detached	3	£1,265,000	£824,000	£1,020,000	£1,982,500	£2,556,500
Terraced	39	£1,551,000	£993,000	£1,289,998	£1,706,000	£1,966,100

10 years median price trend in Clapham Common West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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