How deprived is Clapham East?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 8922 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Clapham East?

There are 4,249 households in Clapham East

What's the Clapham East population and density?

Clapham East population is 9,845 with density 15630.4 per km².

How safe is Clapham East?

Crime level in Clapham East is high with about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Clapham East?

About 37.0% across the Clapham East area.

What's the average income in Clapham East?

Average resident income is about £66,445 per year.

What home types are most common in Clapham East?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 50.1%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 28.2%.

What are house prices in Clapham East?

Based on 91 recent sales, the median price is £545,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

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Clapham East

Q: What schools in Clapham East and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Clapham East: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Lambeth / Clapham East

About

Clapham East is a residential ward in the London Borough of Lambeth, located south of the River Thames. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing, with tree-lined streets and green spaces like Clapham Common nearby. Public transport links include the Northern Line at Clapham North and Clapham High Street Overground station, providing easy access to central London.

The ward has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, particularly along Clapham High Street. Clapham East is part of the larger Clapham area, which attracts young professionals and families due to its balance of urban convenience and quieter residential pockets. The ward also includes parts of the A3 road, connecting it to wider south London and beyond.

Area overview

On average Clapham East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Clapham East is £66,445 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.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

176

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

37%

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Clapham East Population

9,845

Population density

15,630.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in Clapham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £4,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	77	£525,000	£358,000	£450,000	£650,000	£847,000
Semi-Detached	1	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000
Terraced	13	£950,000	£481,000	£715,000	£1,155,000	£2,653,000

10 years price trend in Clapham East

All postcodes in Clapham East

SW47AG

Crescent Grove

SW47BN

St Alphonsus Road

SW47JQ

Clapham Crescent

SW49QS

Worsopp Drive

SW99FZ

Clapham North

SW99NU

Landor Road

SW99RX

Landor Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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