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Clapham North

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About

Clapham North centres around its busy Northern line station, connecting directly to the City. The area is defined by Clapham High Street, which offers a mix of everyday retail, supermarkets, and casual dining options. Residential streets branch off from this main thoroughfare, primarily consisting of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses and conversion flats. The local architecture and street layout reflect its historical development as a Victorian suburb.

Just south of the station lies Clapham Common, a large open space with sports facilities, a bandstand, and ponds. This green space significantly shapes the area's character, providing recreation and community events. The Common's underground shelters, originally built as air-raid precautions, now occasionally host unique night markets and events. The neighbourhood serves as a residential hub for professionals, with a functional high street catering to daily needs.

Area overview

On average Clapham North has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham North is £82,005 per year. On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Clapham North is home to around 9,117 people, with a population density of about 14,212.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Clapham North Population
9,117
Population density
14,212 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
38.83(+314%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.61(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.35(-9%)
Other theft
22.81(+100%)
Robbery
11.52(+224%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,327
47.46%
Other White
1,424
15.62%
African
816
8.95%
Caribbean
517
5.67%
Irish
306
3.36%
Total population: 9,118

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,341
65.99%
Level 3 (A level)
871
10.76%
No qualifications
784
9.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
445
5.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
374
4.62%
Total 16+ residents: 8,094

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,402
34.9%
Owns with a mortgage
830
20.66%
Social rents from council
685
17.05%
Owns outright
480
11.95%
Other social rented
437
10.88%
Total households: 4,017

Property prices in Clapham North

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Clapham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clapham North in the 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats78£548,125
Terraced15£1,395,000

10 years median price trend in Clapham North

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

All postcodes in Clapham North

SW40DT

Rectory Grove

SW46DE

Voltaire Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.