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Clapham East

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 299 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

299

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Clapham East Population

9,845

Population density

15,630.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

95.78(+215%)

Anti-social behaviour

61.96(+132%)

Theft from the person

58.3(+456%)

Shoplifting

52.62(+420%)

Other theft

37.38(+221%)

London average

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

Economics

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

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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £572,800 in Clapham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £360,000 up to £1,391,300.

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 East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	70	£537,500	£379,500	£463,750	£663,553	£843,000
Semi-Detached	1	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000
Terraced	16	£895,000	£400,000	£654,375	£1,042,500	£1,214,075

10 years median price trend in Clapham East

All postcodes in Clapham East

SW99NU

Landor Road

SW99RX

Landor Road

SW47AG

Crescent Grove

SW47BN

St Alphonsus Road

SW47JQ

William Bonney Estate

SW49QS

Worsopp Drive

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