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Clapham Old Town

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About

Clapham Old Town is a residential and commercial area in Lambeth, South London. It centers around Old Town Street and The Pavement, with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and pubs. The area has a village-like feel, with Georgian and Victorian buildings lining the streets. Clapham Common, a large green space, is nearby, offering walking paths and recreational facilities.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with Clapham Common and Clapham South tube stations serving the Northern Line. Local landmarks include the Holy Trinity Church and the Clapham Picturehouse cinema. The high street features a mix of chain stores and smaller businesses, catering to everyday needs. Clapham Old Town balances convenience with a quieter atmosphere compared to busier parts of London.

Area overview

On average Clapham Old Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Clapham Old Town is £73,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Clapham Old Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

123

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

20.6%

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Clapham Old Town Population

7,538

Population density

11,108.2 per km²

Demographics

British

3,902

51.76%

Other White

1,245

16.51%

African

458

6.08%

Caribbean

428

5.68%

Irish

245

3.25%

Total population: 7,539

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,187

34.6%

Owns with a mortgage

726

21.16%

Social rents from council

625

18.22%

Owns outright

545

15.88%

Other social rented

210

6.12%

Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Clapham Old Town

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £607,500 in Clapham Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £3,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000
Flats	76	£549,207	£284,125	£448,000	£698,750	£968,750
Semi-Detached	3	£985,000	£836,500	£902,500	£1,492,500	£1,898,500
Terraced	18	£1,045,000	£517,500	£720,000	£1,800,000	£3,022,000

10 years price trend in Clapham Old Town

All postcodes in Clapham Old Town

SW83TQ

Robertson Street

SW83TY

Heather Close

SW40AA

Clapham Common North Side

SW40LR

Lambourn Road

SW40NG

The Chase

SW40NY

Victoria Rise

SW40NZ

Victoria Rise

SW40YQ

Venn Street

SW83AT

Clapham Old Town

SW83EH

Motley Street

SW83RX

Ashley Crescent

SW39FX

Venn Street

SW40HR

Fitzwilliam Road

SW40RG

Clapham Common North Side

SW40RN

Clapham Common North Side

SW47AJ

Clapham Old Town

SW83AS

Heath Road

SW44GL

Venn Street

SW40ER

Rozel Road

SW40EZ

Rozel Road

SW40AB

Clapham Common North Side

SW40LU

Broadhinton Road

SW40NR

Hannington Road

SW39FP

Venn Street

SW39GP

Venn Street

SW39DZ

Venn Street

SW40BY

Belmont Road

SW40HW

Lydon Road

SW40LA

Clapham Old Town

SW40NE

Wilderness Mews

SW40HF

Clapham Old Town

SW40HN

Lydon Road

SW40NB

Mackay Road

SW40PE

Victoria Rise

SW48XT

Venn Street

SW83BN

Heath Road

SW83DQ

Mackay Road

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail