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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, roughly 2.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Clapham East is £560,000 (around £759 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £460,000 and £688,000. There are 1 schools in Clapham East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price: £560,000
Price per sq ft: £759
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £460K – £688K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £759 per square foot) in Clapham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £280,000 up to £2,500,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced22£830,000£771
Semi-Detached1£646,500£698
Flats66£509,250£764

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£499,250£913,500
2017£540,750£1,045,000
2018£516,250£887,500
2019£525,000£877,500
2020£530,750£900,000
2021£527,500£967,000
2022£530,500£930,750
2023£560,685£873,611
2024£560,000£1,125,000
2025£531,750£900,000
2026£490,000£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£712£623
2017£789£682
2018£737£724
2019£727£715
2020£811£697
2021£759£736
2022£848£771
2023£745£793
2024£795£755
2025£764£723
2026£801£754
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clapham East 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 East ward.

Local councillors

Cat Thomson

Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Erica Abu

Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party