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Clapham East

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About

Clapham East ward lies in the northern part of the Clapham area, bordered by Stockwell to the east and Brixton to the north. The ward is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing and numerous garden squares. Its central thoroughfare is Clapham High Street, which provides a mix of retail and dining options. The area is well-served by transport links, including the Northern line at Clapham Common and Clapham North stations.

A notable local landmark is the large, historic Clapham Common, a significant green space used for recreation and events. The area also contains the Clapham South deep-level shelter, a former Second World War air-raid shelter. Housing includes a range of estates and conversions, contributing to a varied streetscape. The local atmosphere is shaped by its proximity to the common and its position as a residential district within inner London.

Area overview

On average Clapham East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 306 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham East is £76,201 per year. There are 3 schools in Clapham East: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Clapham East is home to around 9,845 people, with a population density of about 15,630.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
306
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Clapham East Population
9,845
Population density
15,630.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.87(+205%)
Anti-social behaviour
67.34(+151%)
Theft from the person
57.19(+510%)
Shoplifting
51.19(+412%)
Other theft
37.28(+226%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,180
42.47%
Other White
1,332
13.53%
African
1,029
10.46%
Caribbean
870
8.84%
Other
362
3.68%
Total population: 9,842

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,396
62.07%
No qualifications
1,038
11.94%
Level 3 (A level)
941
10.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
553
6.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
428
4.92%
Total 16+ residents: 8,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,498
35.25%
Social rents from council
1,175
27.65%
Owns with a mortgage
689
16.21%
Other social rented
387
9.11%
Owns outright
361
8.49%
Total households: 4,250

Property prices in Clapham East

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 in Clapham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £339,625 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats65£532,500£8,046
Semi-Detached1£875,000£8,578
Terraced16£895,000£8,519

10 years median price trend in Clapham East

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

All postcodes in Clapham East

SW49QU

Worsopp Drive

SW49BL

Clapham East

SW47GJ

Chapel Gate Mews

SW47NB

Kendoa Road

SW99NA

Willington Road

SW47UX

Lendal Terrace

SW47BS

St Alphonsus Road

SW47JD

William Bonney Estate

SW49RJ

Prestwich Terrace

SW47JR

Nelsons Row

SW47JJ

Nelsons Row

SW49RG

Allnutt Way

SW47TW

Clapham East

SW47HX

Triangle Place

SW99NJ

Cottage Grove

SW47JG

William Bonney Estate

SW49QH

Crescent Lane

SW47JT

Nelsons Row

SW47SP

Coachmaker Mews

SW47BN

St Alphonsus Road

SW47HJ

Bedford Road

SW99PP

Landor Road

SW47JQ

William Bonney Estate

SW49QP

Worsopp Drive

SW47NE

Tremadoc Road

SW47SL

Clapham East

SW47ND

Kendoa Road

SW47NL

Britannia Close

SW47AH

Crescent Grove

SW99NR

Landor Road

SW47BA

St Alphonsus Road

SW47TU

Cato Road

SW99NL

Fenwick Place

SW47LF

Reed Place

SW47SS

Clapham High Street

SW99NZ

Hubert Grove

SW47NF

Tremadoc Road

SW47BY

Oaklands Place

SW47TD

Carpenters Place

SW47EX

Clapham Park Road

SW47LP

Tremadoc Road

SW47BL

St Alphonsus Road

SW49QW

Worsopp Drive

SW47DA

Clapham Park Road

SW99PA

Hubert Grove

SW49BF

Metropolitan Crescent

SW47NH

Wrights Green

SW47JS

Triangle Place

SW47JW

Nelsons Row

SW47ED

Kings Head Passage

SW47EQ

Triangle Place

SW47NJ

Wrights Green

SW47AA

Clapham Common South Side

SW99BT

Clapham Road

SW49QY

Worsopp Drive

SW47TT

Cato Road

SW47AQ

Clapham Park Road

SW99LZ

Tasman Road

SW47AF

Crescent Grove

SW99BS

Clapham Road

SW47EN

Haselrigge Road

SW47LN

Clapham Crescent

SW99NQ

Cottage Grove

SW47XA

Cadmus Close

SW49QN

Worsopp Drive

SW99NS

Landor Road

SW99NW

Fenwick Place

SW47ER

Haselrigge Road

SW47SH

Bedford Road

SW49RH

Prestwich Terrace

SW99RT

Landor Road

SW47TP

Clapham High Street

SW47ES

Felmersham Close

SW47DB

Clapham East

SW99NF

Willington Road

SW49QS

Worsopp Drive

SW99NH

Cottage Grove

SW47HB

Bedford Road

SW47BZ

Clapham Park Road

SW47ET

Clapham Park Road

SW47JE

William Bonney Estate

SW47TY

Clement Avenue

SW99JX

Tregothnan Road

SW49QZ

Worsopp Drive

SW47BQ

Carfax Place

SW99NN

Fenwick Place

SW47LG

St Lukes Avenue

SW47NQ

Lion Yard

SW49RW

Crescent Lane

SW47AT

St Alphonsus Road

SW49QJ

Crescent Lane

SW99LU

Tasman Road

SW99BL

Hazlewood Mews

SW49RP

Crescent Lane

SW47BB

Clapham Park Road

SW47AP

St Alphonsus Road

SW47LQ

St Lukes Avenue

SW47UY

Aristotle Road

SW99PF

Andalus Road

SW99ND

Willington Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.